Transportation Engineering Co-op/Intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

Stantec's multi-disciplinary office on 5th Avenue in NYC has an opportunity for a highly motivated Transportation Engineering Intern/Co-op. This paid internship/co-op position offers full-time or part-time hours during Spring 2027. The role is predominantly office-based, with minimal remote work expected, to enhance training, collaboration, and connections through in-person interactions. Some field work may be required for data collection, which may include exposure to inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation impact studies, traffic data collection and analysis, report preparation, travel demand modeling, and other technical assignments.
• Gather traffic data from publicly available sources and through field visits.
• Analyze traffic data utilizing Microsoft Excel, Python, MySQL, etc.
• Conduct traffic analyses using HCS, Synchro, and VISSIM.
• Support travel demand model calibration, validation, and scenario analysis in Cube and TransCAD.
• Provide support to our roadway design and traffic engineering teams.
• Perform additional duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning, City and Regional Planning, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Enrollment in an advanced degree program, such as a master’s or Ph.D., is considered a plus.
• Interest in transportation planning and engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and visual communication skills.

Skills

• Familiarity with Python, C++, or Java; additional programming experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation software, including HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, Cube, and TransCAD, is preferred.
• Interest and experience in travel demand modeling is a plus.

Pay

Pay range: $23.47 - $34.50 hourly. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Note that certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health saving accounts and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid family leave
  • Ten paid holidays per calendar year
  • Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
  • Paid sick leave (or more if required by state/local law)
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Schedule

Full-time or part-time hours during Spring 2027. This role is predominantly office-based with minimal remote work expected.