Traffic Engineering Intern (Summer)

About the role

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is looking for a motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to join its traffic group. The internship gives hands-on experience on real projects, exposure to technical tools and collaboration with experienced engineers. It is a summer position available in Omaha, Lincoln and Des Moines.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with traffic engineering projects through data collection, fieldwork and technical support.
• Support traffic analyses to identify operational and safety challenges.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and design documents (signing, pavement marking, traffic signal plans).
• Learn to use traffic engineering software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM or SIDRA.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on interdisciplinary projects.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a Civil or Transportation Engineering program (junior, senior or graduate student).
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills.
• Availability for a 3-month internship.
• Familiarity with traffic engineering standards (MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and traffic analysis software is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers and basic technical software.
• Plus: knowledge of MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO and traffic analysis software.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $23 per hour.
• Application deadline 12/31/2026.
• Experience on real-world projects, mentorship and professional development, and exposure to transportation engineering career paths.