Traffic Engineer Intern

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

KCI is seeking a motivated student for a Traffic Engineering Internship to join our team for Summer 2027.This position offers hands-on experience supporting public and private sector traffic engineering projects under the supervision of experienced engineers. Typical assignments may include assisting with traffic modeling, data collection, traffic impact analyses, traffic signal design tasks, signing and striping plans, and corridor or planning studies. Summer interns will work a 40-hour week, with at least 10 weeks of work required during the period from mid-May to the end of August. Interns will be assigned a dedicated supervisor and mentor, are required to attend planned activities, and must submit mid-summer and end-of-summer reports/presentations.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparing traffic signal, pavement marking, signing, lighting, and maintenance of traffic plans

• Support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design efforts

• Conduct traffic data collection (counts, field observations, etc.)

• Assist with traffic impact analyses and traffic operations studies

• Support traffic safety and transportation planning studies

• Perform basic traffic analyses using industry software

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates

• Help prepare written technical memoranda and reports

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• This is an entry level position where no previous experience is required.
• Currently enrolled in an ABET-Accredited College Engineering Program

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• 3.0 GPA or higher

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.