Engineering Traffic Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Engineering Traffic Analyst Intern to join our Edison, New Jersey office. While this role will report officially to the Edison, NJ office, this role will be situated with the client, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) at the client site in Trenton, NJ.

ABOUT US

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what it's like to work in a professional environment and apply what's learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of technologies and strategies to enhance traffic signal system performance and road user safety while addressing regional and statewide mobility goals.
• Conduct research, data collection, and analysis related to traffic flow, and mobility patterns using tools such as travel demand modeling and GIS.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and technical documents to support transportation studies and guide project decision-making. Assist in the development of dashboards, databases, and other reporting tools.
• Leverage experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and workflow automation to improve operational efficiency, proactivity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with government agencies, communities, and private sector clients, working to ensure project outcomes address the needs of diverse populations.
• Analyze traffic operations, congestion management strategies, and safety improvement measures, providing practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation networks. Collaborate with environmental specialists, urban planners, and other professionals to integrate transportation systems with broader land use and environmental planning objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE: No experience is generally required if accepted into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in a related technical field. Data analysis from a transportation and traffic management perspective
• EDUCATION: progress towards BS or MS in civil engineering or data analysis
• SPECIAL SKILLS: proficiency with systems including PowerBI (strong understanding), VISSIM, Synchro, GIS, and/or Auto-CAD
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: E.I. or E.I.T. (preferred)

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity's toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees' peace of mind in and outside of work.

As an Intern, you will participate in Explore , our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:

Competitive salary Hands-on experience with industry leaders Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities

As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.

Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Casual

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.