2027 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Traffic

2027 Summer Intern - Civil Engineering, Traffic

Bloomington, Minnesota

Surface Transportation - Traffic Engineering /

Internship /

On-site

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If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an interest in traffic, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota!

As a member of our Surface Transportation team, you will apply your academic knowledge while working alongside Professional Engineers and Technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. While working on these projects, you will assist with observing and collecting traffic data, completing intersection evaluations and corridor studies, and conducting analyses using simulation and modeling software. You will also assist with preparing preliminary designs and developing construction plans for traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, and signing / striping.

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office or an assigned project site; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an interest in traffic or transportation engineering.
• Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coursework or project assignments related to transportation or traffic.
• Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD and/or Microstation.

$20 - $24 an hour

Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA Internship Program

TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

Please note that the formal interview process for all internship positions at TKDA will begin in late October.

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Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

• Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

• Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

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