About the role#
This internship offers Civil Engineering students the chance to gain hands-on experience within our Transportation market. You will join our Traffic Group for the Summer 2027 term. You will work alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment and receive mentorship from experienced engineers. We offer rotational opportunities for students who are still determining their specific career path.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the layout and design of traffic signals, roadway lighting, pavement markings, and signing.
- Perform traffic volume analysis, forecasting, and analyze traffic operations to determine levels of service.
- 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 and geometric layouts.
- Help prepare plan quantities and cost estimates.
- Support quality control processes and follow client design standards.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team and participate in field assignments like construction inspections.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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 2.7 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel is preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- Prior internship or related experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in either Lenexa, Kansas, or Chesterfield, Missouri.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- 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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