Traffic Engineering Intern

Traffic Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: Immediate Start – September 1, 2026
Employment Type: Temporary Summer Internship
Pay Rate: $20/hour on W2

Work hours: 20 hour/week

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Traffic Engineering Intern to support transportation and traffic operations initiatives through data collection, analysis, and reporting. This internship offers hands-on experience working with traffic monitoring systems, travel-time studies, roadway performance analysis, and transportation engineering projects. The ideal candidate is a Civil Engineering student with an interest in transportation engineering, traffic operations, and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct travel-time studies and collect traffic performance data along designated routes. 
• Monitor, access, and record traffic activity using remote CCTV systems. 
• Retrieve and analyze traffic data from side-fire radar and other traffic detection technologies. 
• Perform probe data route analysis to evaluate travel times, congestion patterns, and roadway performance. 
• Analyze traffic trends, traffic volumes, speeds, and operational patterns. 
• Maintain and organize traffic data using Excel and Google Sheets. 
• Utilize ARCH and other transportation management systems to access and extract traffic-related information. 
• Assist with traffic engineering studies, operational assessments, and transportation planning activities. 
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and recommendations based on data findings. 
• Conduct field visits as needed to collect and validate traffic data. 

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in one of the following universities: 
  • Utah State University 
  • University of Utah 
  • Brigham Young University 
  • Utah Valley University 
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a focus on Transportation Engineering. 
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record. 
• Reliable access to a personal vehicle. 
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English. 
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting travel-time studies or collecting transportation-related data. 
• Familiarity with remote access and recording of CCTV traffic camera systems. 
• Experience navigating and utilizing ARCH or similar transportation management systems. 
• Knowledge of side-fire radar technology and traffic data extraction. 
• Experience performing traffic pattern analysis and probe data route analysis. 
• Understanding of geometric highway design principles, traffic signage, and sight-distance requirements. 
• Coursework or practical experience in transportation engineering, traffic operations, or traffic safety. 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Attention to detail and data accuracy. 
• Ability to interpret traffic and transportation data. 
• Effective organizational and time-management skills. 
• Comfortable working both in office and field environments. 
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and operations teams. 

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with transportation and traffic engineering projects. 
• Exposure to real-world traffic operations and intelligent transportation systems. 
• Practical experience with traffic data collection, analysis, and reporting. 
• Opportunity to work alongside transportation engineering professionals and contribute to meaningful roadway improvement initiatives. 

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in Transportation Engineering, Traffic Operations, Transportation Planning, or Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).