About the role#
GBA is looking for Civil Engineering students for a Summer 2027 internship within our Transportation market. You will join our Traffic Group to work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside experienced engineers. We offer a collaborative environment where you can learn and grow your technical skills.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the layout and design of traffic signals, roadway lighting, pavement markings, and signing.
- Analyze traffic operations to determine levels of service and perform volume forecasting.
- Review crash data to identify correctable patterns.
- Prepare Traffic Impact Study and Traffic Design Study documents.
- Use traffic simulation modeling tools to generate operational data and graphics.
- Assist with design and 3D modeling of bridges, geometric layout, and design calculations.
- Help prepare plan quantities and cost estimates.
- Participate in field assignments, such as construction inspections.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team and support quality control processes.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
- Completed at least two years of school.
- A GPA of 2.7 or higher is strongly preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel is preferred.
- Prior internship or related experience is a plus.
- Involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
- Available locations: Lenexa, Kansas or Chesterfield, Missouri.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About GBA
GBA is a design services company founded in 1969. Based in Lenexa, Kansas, the firm provides architectural, engineering, and construction services to clients across the United States. It operates alongside several affiliate companies to support projects in sectors like transportation, water environment, and life sciences. The company employs between 201 and 500 people.
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