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Traffic Engineering Intern

CompanyAlliant Engineering
LocationMinneapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with the preliminary and final design of traffic engineering projects, including signals, lighting, and pavement markings. They will also perform traffic analysis, simulation modeling, and roadway safety assessments to support transportation studies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
189
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Alliant provides professional civil engineering services in land development, transportation, design-build, and land survey. Our diverse staff of civil engineers, landscape architects, planners, and surveyors has the expertise necessary to successfully carry projects of all sizes and complexities from the planning stage, to design, and through construction. Alliant is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with regional offices in Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida, and Mankato, Minnesota. Our employee-owners proudly serve local, national, and international clients. Alliant is committed to building an energetic organization of individuals that share a passion for seeing our clients succeed. We are always looking for intelligent, analytical, energetic people to join our team. Our goal is to add strength and depth by hiring professionals from diverse backgrounds that are both willing to learn and able to share fresh ideas. Please visit our website for current and specific job postings. Alliant is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
About the Role

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and employee success. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it. 

 

The Impact You’ll Have: 

As a Traffic Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of traffic engineering projects while working alongside and learning from experienced professionals. You’ll contribute to meaningful work involving traffic studies, traffic signal design and operations, signing and pavement marking plans, traffic management, and multimodal transportation improvements for state, county, and municipal clients. This internship provides the opportunity to develop technical skills, apply engineering concepts, and make a real impact on transportation projects in our communities.  

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with preliminary and final design of projects - signals, lighting, ITS, signing and pavement markings. 
  • Perform traffic analysis and simulation modeling for transportation studies and corridor design projects. 
  • Support the development of traffic signal timing plans for urban arterials. 
  • Perform roadway safety analyses for transportation plans. 
  • Assist with preparation of transportation study reports and supporting documents. 
  • Coordinate design decisions with other engineering disciplines. 
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective and compliant manner. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned 

 

Qualifications:

  • Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering 
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong technical and problem solving skills 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word 
  • Exposure to or interest in learning engineering design software such as SimTraffic, Vissim, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D 
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work 
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines 
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment 
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team 

 

Internship begins May 2027 and will conclude in August 2027. 

 

Benefits: 

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including: 

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Wellness Programs & Competitions 
  • Flexible Schedules 
  • Casual Work Environment 
  • Community Involvement/Charity Events 
  • Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Quarterly Off-Site Socials, Etc.) 


Who We Are: 

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it. 


We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We create a supportive workplace where everyone is empowered and given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion. 


The pay rate for this position is expected to be $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

 

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Key Skills
Traffic EngineeringTraffic AnalysisSimulation ModelingTraffic Signal DesignRoadway Safety AnalysisCivil EngineeringCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeSimTrafficVissimAutoCADCivil 3DTechnical WritingProject Coordination
Categories
EngineeringTransportationConsulting
Benefits
Competitive SalaryWellness ProgramsFlexible SchedulesCasual Work EnvironmentCommunity InvolvementCharity EventsLunch & LearnsOffice Recreation RoomQuarterly Off-Site Socials