Traffic Engineer Intern

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering.

Skills:

• Able to analyze and interpret data.
• Able to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Able to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills to maintain deliverables, analytical results, and field notes in project files.
• Effective writing skills to assist with report writing, proposal preparation, and engineering/construction cost estimates.
• Able to work effectively in group settings or as an individual.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion.

• Work under the direction and guidance of the Traffic Department Manager and Project Managers.
• Collaborate with other KCA associates on traffic and transportation engineering tasks.
• Provide technical support related to traffic analysis, traffic operations, and traffic design.
• Assist with data collection and analysis, development of traffic impact studies, and preparation of capacity modeling and simulation efforts.
• Support the planning and design of traffic elements such as signalization, lighting, ITS, signing, and pavement marking.
• Contribute to projects involving new roadways, roadway improvements, intersections, interchanges, signal timing optimization, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and work zone traffic control plans.
• Assist with the development of project deliverables, including engineering documentation, graphics, and design exhibits.
• Gain exposure to traffic modeling tools, traffic simulation techniques, and real‑world traffic operations for state and local agency projects.