Engineering Traffic Analyst Intern - Summer

Position: Engineering Traffic Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description


WE ARE HIRING!

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Réalis 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

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Réalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins

Réalis 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. Atkins

Réalis 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 Power
  
  BI (strong understanding), VISSIM, Synchro, GIS, and/or Auto-CAD
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: E.I. or E.I.T. (preferred)

WHY JOIN US?

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Réalis 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. Atkins

Réalis 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 Atkins

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WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

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Réalis 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…