ITS Intern at Arcadis in Baton Rouge, LA

 

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, we are driven by improving quality of life and solving today’s most complex challenges.

Arcadis is seeking a Network/ITS Intern to support our growing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Engineering team in the Southeast. This internship provides hands-on exposure to transportation technology and network systems while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians on real-world projects.

The role sits within our Mobility Global Business Area, where we partner with clients to design connected, sustainable transportation solutions that keep communities moving.

Role accountabilities

As a Network/ITS Intern, you will support project teams with tasks such as:

• Assisting with basic troubleshooting of Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) issues under supervision
• Supporting the installation, configuration, and maintenance of ITS and network devices, including: 
  • CCTV systemsmChangeable message signs, Vehicle detection and traffic monitoring systems
• Assisting with field activities on transportation corridors, including: 
  • Network switches (Layer ⅔), Cellular routers, Fiber optic and wireless communication systems
• Documenting field observations, system configurations, and maintenance activities
• Collaborating with engineers and technicians in both office and outdoor environments

Qualifications & Experience

Required qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in: Information Technology, Networking, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Interest in transportation systems, networking, or ITS technology
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally as required
• Ability to work safely in outdoor and field-based environments

Preferred qualifications:

Coursework or hands-on experience with: 

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, switches, routers)
• CompTIA Network+ (completed or in progress) is a plus

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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

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.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $22.00 - $34.00 / hour.  Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.