Traffic/Transportation Intern or Co-op

Job Description

About Company: Langan

Langan is an expert land development engineering and environmental consulting firm. They provide services to a diverse range of clients, including major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs across the U.S. and globally.

The company emphasizes collaboration among its 40+ offices, fostering valuable hands-on experience that supports career growth. Langan’s culture is described as entrepreneurial, encouraging innovative technical solutions, robust training, knowledge sharing, and progressive community involvement.

Langan is consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and is listed among Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide. They prioritize attracting and retaining top talent by fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, emphasizing wellbeing, health, and safety, encouraging volunteerism and philanthropy, offering workplace flexibility, and providing carbon-neutral office spaces. The company empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Langan also offers a comprehensive array of programs and benefits to support employee careers and quality of life. These include full-time employment with company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off (including parental and military leave); employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement. Additionally, they provide employee resource groups, flexible work schedules, extensive training, wellness programs, and buddy and mentoring programs. Langan is committed to equal employment opportunities, an inclusive workplace, and supporting individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Job Description: Traffic/Transportation Intern or Co-op

Langan is seeking a Traffic/Transportation Intern or Co-op to join their team in either Chicago, IL or Cleveland, OH.

This role serves a key function in assisting with Traffic/Transportation project work. The individual will gain exposure to a variety of project types, including:
• Transportation impact studies
• Parking studies
• Traffic event management for large stadiums
• Transportation master planning
• Traffic signal design
• Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) plans & designs

Assignments for this position may involve:
• Field work
• Technical report preparation and calculations
• Preparation of figures & other graphics
• Data collection
• Assistance to the Site/Civil group as needed

Key Job Responsibilities include:
• Performing traffic observation.
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, design plans and specifications for various traffic/transportation projects (e.g., transportation impact studies, highway occupancy permits, traffic signals, traffic and pedestrian circulation, and transportation master plans).
• Observing construction.
• Performing other duties as requested.

Qualifications:
• Must be a student actively pursuing a four-year or advanced degree in Civil or Traffic Engineering / Transportation Planning.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred.
• Familiarity with HCS, SYNCHRO, and the MUTCD is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or SoftDesk civil software are a plus.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Compensation and Benefits for Intern/Co-op:
The estimated hourly range for this role is $20 – $27 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.
Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm’s annual bonus and performance review program (bonuses are discretionary based on individual job performance and firm profitability).
Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time, and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience, and level.