The Engineering Level 1 Internship is within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program. Interns participate in design alternative development, field visits, and technical analysis for transportation projects.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $37.95 Per Hour
Responsibilities
developing design alternatives for transportation projects
performing field visits
preparing traffic control device work orders
drafting in AutoCAD
preparing striping drawings for official records
Requirements
enrolled in an accredited university or community college pursuing an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or Transportation Engineering
Nice to have: Interest in public-sector careers in transportation, especially public transit, walking, and bicycling
Nice to have: Understanding the impact of transportation decisions on marginalized communities
Nice to have: Experience working with marginalized communities
Nice to have: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
This position is responsible for planning, analysis and reporting of transport and traffic related projects within the function group, and will be required to lead projects and provide input to multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Complete technical duties as directed by the Engineering Lead inclusive of integrated transport planning, transport modelling, traffic analysis, road safety, and technical reporting
Responsible for checking of technical analyses and reports of others
Contribute to local and international high-profile projects with tight timelines
Understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
Responsible for compiling national and international multi-disciplinary bid documents
Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering degree
Higher degree in Traffic Engineering and/or Transport Planning
Lead transportation, bridge, and highway infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey while developing strong relationships with public-sector clients.
Compensation
The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program and offers a signing bonus for this particular position for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage complex transportation and infrastructure projects from planning and concept development through final design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
Manage projects involving bridge rehabilitation and replacement, roadway and highway improvements, transportation infrastructure, and related municipal improvements.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating the efforts of bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and other technical professionals.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships with NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline preferred
Nice to have: New Jersey PE license
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Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects · Posted Nov 4, 2026
Lead and deliver capital improvement projects, support transportation planning and traffic engineering, collaborate with consultants, developers, agencies, and the public to improve safety, mobility, connectivity, and long-term infrastructure performance.