Co-op - Traffic (Spring '27)

This position is for a co-op student in the Spring term. Length of internship is approximately four months from January 2027 through April 2027. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position based out of the Raleigh office. Job responsibilities include assisting with traffic engineering assignments such as plan development, traffic data analysis, field inventory, quantity calculations, and cost estimating.

Basic Functions/ Responsibility:

• Work on projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region including field data collection, work zone traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), signing, pavement markings, and developing creative solutions to complex projects.

• Responsible for assisting in the development of Work Zone Traffic Control Plans following NCDOT and MUTCD practices and procedures.

• Responsibilities may include field data collection including inventory of existing signs, signals, and signal/ITS communications along project sections within the Raliegh, NC area.

• Responsible for performing quantity take-offs and cost estimates for Work Zone Traffic Control Designs.

• Assist with the design of intelligent transportation systems including splicing details and cable routing plans.

• Assist with the design of traffic signals including controller programming and signal layout plans.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with an interest intraffic/transportation engineering

• Proficient knowledge ofMicrosoft Office products(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Excellent written andoral communicationskills

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Classwork in traffic engineering

• Participation in professional societies (ASCE, ITE)

• Applicable prior intern (Co-Op) experience

• Working knowledge ofAutoCAD,MicroStation, Openroads Designerand/orGIS

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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