Transportation Engineering Intern

Transportation Engineering Intern Starting Hourly Rate: $18.68/hr (Seasonal) 40 hrs. for 6 months with the possibility of extending into the school year for part-time for a total of 10 months max Nature of Work : Under the supervision of Transportation Engineers in an office and/or field environment. The student intern could perform tasks including, but not limited to:
Review of documents and/or plans, including permits and construction quantities. Track and maintain databases and communications. Prepare public outreach/communication documents and distribution of communications. Basic civil engineering tasks including, but not limited to: data research, project design, performing calculations and applying engineering principles. Assist in project scheduling, public outreach, public meetings and project documentation. Collect and analyze transportation data under oversight and direction which may include: vehicle, pedestrian, and/or bicycle volume/turning movement counts, safety analysis, warrant analysis, and clear sight visibility analysis, among others. Provide assistance to Transportation Engineers in the drafting of traffic control orders, review of right-of-way permits, review of maintenance of traffic plans, review of traffic signal systems, review of transportation facilities and networks against standards/guidelines/best practices. • Develop reports for both internal and public use. Occasionally, interact with the public which may include presentations. • Perform sight visits, transport, place and retrieve traffic equipment (e.g. counters) and perform data collection (e.g. sight distance, ball bank, sign inspections, turning movements, citizen requested field reviews, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications : 
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or post graduate degree in Civil Engineering with a focus and/or interest in transportation engineering, traffic operations, non-motorized design, and road safety. Valid Driver's License. Ability to work in a team and take instruction. Ability and willingness to perform construction inspection in all weather conditions. Must be able to effectively document and communicate technical information to both a technical and non-technical audience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products as well as general computer skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Good organizational skills. View Additional Requirements and Information at: Transportation Engineering Intern
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