At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Our traffic engineering/ITS department is currently looking for a traffic engineer intern. This person performs assignments under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer/Planner or Project/Task Manager. The Traffic Engineering intern will support Traffic and ITS staff in the performance of their duties related to traffic engineering analysis and traffic/electrical design including the use of Microstation and AutoCad for development of design plans. The candidate must have a working knowledge of traffic analysis including the use of Synchro, HCS and Vissim softwares. They must also have the computer skills necessary to prepare CADD plans for traffic signals, signing and striping, traffic control plans and traffic management plans.
In the role of Traffic Intern, we'll count on you to:
- Completing LOS analysis for selected intersections (Synchro)
- Assist with traffic forecast modeling
- Complete projected figures using Geographic Information Systems and AutoCad
- Conduct parking studies to analyze potential parking impacts to neighborhoods near the Project Areas
- Conduct intersection and segment LOS analysis and project trip generation estimates
- Perform traffic impact analysis as part of a CEQA/NEPA level EIR or preliminary engineering study
- Conduct intersection LOS analysis, project trip generation estimates, and the determination of cumulative impacts
- Also conduct field work to record intersection and traffic signal design.
- The candidate should have a focus on Traffic Engineering as a career including traffic operations, simulation and design. The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of traffic engineering concepts. A candidate graphics experience such as GIS or illustrator would be a plus. In addition, interest and experience is needed in knowledge of traffic design standards including signal, ITS, and signing and striping design with Microstation / AutoCAD software. The candidate should have knowledge/interest in Synchro / SimTraffic software, HCM 2010, HCS / Vissim software and Caltrans traffic design/operations analysis standards and procedures.
The ideal local intern candidate will be committing up to 20 hours per week and working year-round, this is a part-time temporary position. This is not a season internship. The ideal candidate will be working in the office alongside and mentored by a licensed engineer; no remote work is allowed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Field of Concentration - Civil and Transportation Engineering, Transportation Operational Analysis, Traffic Engineering Design, Environmental and Urban Planning. The candidate should have a focus on Traffic Engineering as a career including traffic operations, simulation and design.
- Basic understanding of traffic engineering concepts
- Graphics experience such as GIS or illustrator would be a plus
- Interest and experience is needed in knowledge of traffic design standards including signal, ITS, and signing and striping design with Microstation / AutoCAD software
- Knowledge/interest in Synchro / SimTraffic software, HCM 2010, HCS / Vissim software and Caltrans traffic design/operations analysis standards and procedure
- Attending an accredited Civil/Transportation Engineering program
- Prefer 1+years of classes in traffic analysis
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
- Strong preference will be given to local candidates who have intern experience in California before graduation
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
- Attention to detail
- Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Irvine, Los Angeles}: $21.00 - $25.00/hr
Primary Location
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United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations
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United States-California-Los Angeles
Industry
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Highway + Road
Schedule
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Part-time
Employee Status
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Temporary
BusinessClass
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Traffic Engineering
Job Posting
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Feb 25, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, remote work
Mar 01, 2025