Felsburg Holt & Ullevig

Traffic Internship - I0026

Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesOn-siteTemporaryTraffic

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The job, broken down

This is a summer internship supporting FHU's traffic engineering group with fieldwork, data collection, and analysis. You'll get exposure to traffic software and help prepare design documents alongside working engineers.

What you'd actually do

Collect traffic data and do fieldwork for active projects
Run traffic analyses to spot operational and safety issues
Help prepare reports, presentations, and design documents like signing, pavement marking, and traffic signal plans
Learn and use software such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA
Work with engineers and planners on projects that cross disciplines

Must-haves

Currently enrolled in a Civil or Transportation Engineering program (Junior, Senior, or Graduate level)
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Comfortable with computers and basic technical software
Available for a 3-month internship this summer
Willing to work in Omaha NE, Lincoln NE, or Des Moines IA

Nice to have

Familiarity with MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, or AASHTO standards
Some prior exposure to traffic analysis software

Read before you apply

No fixed start/end dates given beyond '3 months' and a summer timeframe, so confirm exact dates before accepting
Application deadline is listed as 12/31/2026, which is unusually far out for a summer internship, worth double-checking with the recruiter

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Steps to get this job

1In your application, name-drop Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, or SIDRA if you've used any of them in coursework or projects, since these are called out specifically
2If you've done any fieldwork, data collection, or signal/signing plan work in a class project or prior internship, lead with that as your proof point
3Mention MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, or AASHTO by name if you've studied or applied any of these standards, even briefly
4State clearly in your cover letter or application which of the three locations (Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines) you can work from and confirm your summer availability dates upfront

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About the role

Description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) is seeking a motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to support our traffic group. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real projects, exposure to technical tools, and collaboration with experienced engineers. This summer internship position is available at Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, and Des Moines, IA.

Internship Overview:

As an intern, you will:

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.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Enrolled in a Civil or Transportation Engineering program (Junior, Senior, or Graduate student).
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Proficiency with computers and basic technical software.
Availability for a 3-month internship.
Familiarity with traffic engineering standards (MUTCD, ITE, NACTO, AASHTO) and traffic analysis software is a plus.

What You’ll Gain

Experience contributing to real-world projects.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Exposure to transportation engineering career paths.

Benefits

Starting salary is $23.00 hour.

Application Deadline 12/31/2026

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