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RK&K

College Intern - Traffic

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

... summer of 2027. As an intern in our Traffic Department at RK&K, you will receive on-the-job ... This internship is for Civil Engineering Students in the Transportation discipline who will have ...

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Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Newark, DE · On-site

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ... S. Early Careers Interns/Co-ops (salaried students). Please note - this is a generic requisition ...

Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Smyrna, DE · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ... S. Early Careers Interns/Co-ops (salaried students). Please note - this is a generic requisition ...

Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Milford, DE · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ... S. Early Careers Interns/Co-ops (salaried students). Please note - this is a generic requisition ...

Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Dover, DE · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ... S. Early Careers Interns/Co-ops (salaried students). Please note - this is a generic requisition ...

Cummins Inc.

2025 - Summer Intern Co-op Conversion

Seaford, DE · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

Functional Talent Scouts (function or engineering subfunction), who are CC03 or higher employees ... S. Early Careers Interns/Co-ops (salaried students). Please note - this is a generic requisition ...

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A Summer Backend Developer Internship is a temporary position, usually lasting 8-12 weeks during the summer, where students or recent graduates gain hands-on experience working on the server-side components of web or software applications. Interns typically work with programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and learn about databases, APIs, and cloud services. The internship provides mentorship, real-world projects, and helps participants build professional skills and a portfolio for future employment.

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College Intern - Traffic

Wilmington, DE • On-site

RK&K
Civil Engineering Construction • 1 - 5K employees

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$16.25 - $21/hr

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Job description

RK&K is hiring a Traffic Engineering Intern to join our Traffic team in our Wilmington, DE office for the summer of 2027. As an intern in our Traffic Department at RK&K, you will receive on-the-job training, work alongside, and collaborate closely with one of the largest, most talented groups of traffic engineers and transportation professionals in the industry.

This internship is for Civil Engineering Students in the Transportation discipline who will have completed their second or third year at the end of the Spring 2027 semester.

In this role, interns will gain insight into various aspects of traffic engineering including design, forecasting, and analysis. Traffic Engineering Interns will be exposed to various challenges, projects and technologies related to traffic operations, safety, and design, and will complete tasks both in the office and in the field as needed.

Basic Functions:

  • Interns work on projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region including traffic calming, field data collection, roadway improvement projects, design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, highway safety, work zones, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), corridor planning, signing, lighting, pavement markings, and developing creative solutions to complex projects.
  • Assist with the design and operation of intelligent transportation systems and traffic control devices including signal timing and phasing documents.
  • Assist with the research and analysis of traffic related topics.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with an interest intransportation
  • 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 & Experience:

  • Classwork in traffic engineering
  • Participation in professional societies (ASCE, ITE)
  • Applicable prior internship experience
  • Working knowledge ofAutoCAD,MicroStationand/orGIS
  • Exposure to traffic related software (HCS, Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM)

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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