About the role#
As a Traffic & Planning Intern, you will apply standard techniques and procedures to support transportation projects. You will work on small projects or specific portions of larger assignments under the guidance of experienced planners and engineers. Your work will contribute to projects including transit, highway design, traffic signals, bridge design, and long-range transportation planning.
What you'll do#
- Collect data in the field.
- Perform standard computations and basic analysis.
- Prepare drawings, sketches, and visual aids.
- Assist with design tasks and quantity estimates.
- Maintain equipment inventory.
- Write report sections and perform basic quality control on your own work.
- Attend project, client, and public meetings with senior staff.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in civil engineering or planning.
- Must be from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills and a self-motivated work ethic.
- Ability to multi-task and manage work under pressure.
- Experience with Word, Excel, Teams, Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, or Adobe Suite is encouraged.
Location & details#
- Locations: Poughkeepsie, White Plains, Syracuse, or Albany, New York.
- Role: Full-time, on-site internship.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship, ranging from $21.80 to $28.00 per hour based on experience and location.
About GAI Consultants, Inc.
GAI Consultants is a civil engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm. Founded in 1958, the company maintains its headquarters in Homestead, Pennsylvania. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm provides services to clients in the transportation, power, development, government, and industrial sectors.
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