2027 AKS Traffic Engineering Internship Program

Required

• To be considered for this internship program, students should:
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year program with a declared major in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Have completed at least two years of college before the internship start date
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer
• Be able to work from the Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA offices, where this program is offered. Potential requirement to split time between both offices.
• What You’ll Learn
• See how traffic engineering comes together: Build an understanding of how traffic engineering design, operations, and field conditions connect to real-world transportation projects.
• Apply classroom knowledge to transportation challenges: Gain hands-on exposure to the tools, analysis, and design work that support safe and effective transportation systems.
• Understand the bigger picture: Learn how safety, mobility, client needs, and jurisdictional requirements shape traffic engineering solutions.
• Day in the Life (Examples)
• Work under the direction of a Traffic Engineer and alongside the Transportation team to gain hands-on experience in a client-focused consulting environment. Interns can expect to work approximately 40 hours per week while contributing to project work and day-to-day team priorities. Responsibilities may include: