Traffic & Planning Intern

About This Position:

Interns evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional types of plans, development of planning studies or reports, investigations, or surveys with relatively few complex features under the general guidance of a Project Planner/Engineer or Project Manager.  This work is on small projects or portions of larger projects. Typical projects include transit, highway, traffic signal, bridge design, long range transportation planning, traffic impact studies and transit planning.

Essential Job Functions:

• Data collection in the field
• Perform specific portions of a broader assignment, assisting an experienced planner/engineer
• Perform standard computations or basic analysis
• Prepare drawings, sketches, and visual aids
• Assist in maintaining equipment inventory
• Perform design tasks
• Perform quantity estimates
• Attend project meetings with senior staff
• Responsible for writing report sections
• Responsible for basic QA/QC tasks; review of own work
• Assists at various meetings including public and client meetings

Job Requirements:

Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in related discipline such as civil engineering or planning from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent. Self-motivated and strong work ethic.  Strong organizational skills required; ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Word, Excel, Teams, Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign) encouraged.

Pay Range:

Albany, Poughkeepsie, Syracuse, White Plains, NY: $21.80/hour-$28/hour

Pay will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and position location.

Why Creighton Manning?

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.

At Creighton Manning, you’ll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. As part of our family of GAI companies, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.