Intern - Transportation Engineering

GFT. • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Transportation Engineering Intern to gain real-world experience in a dynamic and inclusive environment. The role offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity, focusing on resilient, sustainable design and construction for modern, multimodal roadway systems. During the internship, you will work on a highly functioning team, providing design services for a wide variety of projects under the guidance, supervision, and mentorship of experienced engineers and professionals. GFT, a privately held AEC firm with over 5,000 employees, innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge, aiming to build stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. The majority of GFT's interns convert to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation.
• Demonstrated interest in transportation or traffic engineering through prior internships, work experiences, or applied academic coursework.
• Basic understanding of traffic engineering principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Willingness to learn from and communicate with our experienced employees.
• Problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to obtain federal security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, VISSIM software.
• Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or qGIS.

Responsibilities

• Support real client projects by performing traffic analysis and design tasks, including plans preparation, report writing, and calculations for transportation projects under supervision.
• Provide support in multifaceted transportation projects.
• Assist in quantity and cost estimates and help prepare specifications.
• Check calculations, reports, and drawings for accuracy.
• Run traffic analysis models and utilize CAD design software under guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees