ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Intern
HotSpot Cities
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Our GDIA Group out of our Toronto office is recruiting for the next Intern. This role would start in May 2026 and will be a 12-16 month placement. This student will work on Intelligent Systems projects. Candidates will be part of projects related to the application of technology in the transportation industry, which may include consulting, design, and deployment of software solutions.
Join us if you are interested in working with Canadian, US and international (Europe, Asia and South Africa) clients. Join us if you’re interested in designing and building Smart Cities through the application of technology to create smart infrastructure. Join us if you’re interested in a chance to work with various Canadian provincial agencies, US Department of Transportation agencies, the Bahamas Bridge Authority, and many more throughout the globe. Join us if you’re interested in a mix of small, short term projects, as well as large, complex P3 projects.
Role accountabilities:
- Develop functional requirements/specifications and procurement process documents
- Evaluate vendor proposals and design documentation
- Document and test software systems and GUIs
- Document and verify field conditions
- Prepare schedules and cost estimates
- Field inspections and acceptance testing, including advance review of proposed test procedures
- Support business development and proposal initiatives
- Research technology solutions for Smart Cities, communication systems,
- intelligent roadway or transit systems, including technology strategic plans development
- Potential travel to client sites (if applicable)
Qualifications & Experience:
- Candidates must be enrolled in Engineering program – preference for individuals looking for careers in systems and technology
- Experience with AutoCAD and MS Visio is considered an asset, it is not a requirement for this position.
We are seeking an ITS Intern who holds a valid Ontario Driver’s License and demonstrates above-average oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Preference will be given to those who have a strong interest in pursuing a career focused on the application of technology within the communications and transportation industry.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.