Intern - Traffic Engineering

About the role

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Traffic Engineering Intern for a Mid‑May to mid‑August program. Gain real‑world experience in a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Work on the transportation team on transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity, from highways and bridges to traffic engineering, delivering resilient, sustainable design and construction solutions for modern multimodal roadway systems. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here. During the internship you will work on a highly functioning team, aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects, receive guidance, supervision and mentorship from experienced engineers, and have a strong path to full‑time employment (the majority of interns convert).

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.
• Work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects.
• Receive guidance, supervision and mentorship from experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal.

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 experienced employees.
• Problem‑solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to obtain federal security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $21.00 – $28.00 per hour, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Schedule

Core business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; the internship runs Mid‑May to mid‑August and is an hourly position.

Location: Kansas City, MO. GFT requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.