Traffic Civil Engineer Co-Op
Burgess & Niple
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Description
For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.
Gain practical experience in transportation engineering focusing on Traffic projects with our team as a Traffic Engineer Co-op. In this role, you'll work alongside early career and experienced engineers to gain an understanding of traffic design and consulting. You'll gain hands-on experience across areas that could include traffic and capacity studies, crash and safety analysis, traffic modeling or traffic control, while developing the technical skills and problem-solving abilities that will create a foundation for your career.
What You’ll Do
- Under the direction of experienced technical staff, you’ll learn design analysis skills for a variety of traffic engineering design projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities
- Projects may include capacity analysis, safety analysis, data collection, signing and pavement marking design, signal and maintenance of traffic design
- Assist engineers with developing reports that summarize traffic and safety analyses for large interchange projects or urban and rural roadways and intersections
- Assist engineers with project scoping and final design, such as developing construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications using design tools such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
Skills & Qualifications
- Current undergraduate student in good academic standing pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and completion of one year coursework required
- A strong interest in traffic engineering; previous co-ops are a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Ability to learn PDF markup/review tools, such as BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to learn MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD/Civil3D drawing software packages, direct experience is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and grow
- Availability to work part-time Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters
- Availability to work full-time Summer 2027 Semester
Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 30 – 40 hours per week. Housing and transportation to/from work is the responsibility of the co-op, parking is provided.
Learn More
To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About this role
Burgess & Niple's Phoenix office is seeking a Traffic Civil Engineer Co-op to join their transportation team for the 2026–2027 academic year. You'll work part-time during fall and spring semesters, then transition to full-time for one additional semester, gaining hands-on experience across traffic design, capacity and safety analysis, and traffic modeling. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you'll contribute to real projects for state DOTs and municipalities—from data collection and crash analysis to signing design and signal work—while learning industry-standard tools like MicroStation, AutoCAD, and BlueBeam.
This role suits current civil engineering undergraduates (ABET-accredited program, one year of coursework completed) who are genuinely interested in traffic engineering and ready to develop technical skills in a collaborative environment. You'll need proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly pick up design software; prior co-op experience is valued but not required. The position is based in-office in Phoenix with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 30–40 hours per week. You'll be responsible for arranging your own housing and transportation, though parking is provided.
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