Intern - Traffic Engineering

				Responsibilities:

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Traffic Engineering Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.  

What you'll be challenged to do:
During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees.  

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

* 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.

Qualifications:

What you'll bring to our firm:

* 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.

What we prefer you bring:

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

Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
 
Featured Benefits: 

*  Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

*  Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

*  Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

*  Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

*  Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

*  Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

*  Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
			

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