Data & Operations Intern (Vision Zero)

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program. Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. The Transportation, Engineering & Operations (TE&O) Bureau within the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a motivated Data & Operations Intern to support the County’s Vision Zero and transportation safety initiatives. Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, the intern will assist with transportation data collection, field work, safety studies, operational reviews, and public engagement efforts. This internship provides hands-on experience using data, analysis, and field observations to support traffic safety strategies, evaluate safety countermeasures, and contribute to Arlington County’s goal of eliminating serious and fatal roadway crashes.

Requirements

• Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026)
• No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field
• Currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours
• Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, GIS, Data Science, Public Policy, Environmental Planning, or related discipline
• Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record.
• A complete application includes a letter of interest.
• A complete application includes a resume.
• Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions.

Nice To Haves

• G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts
• Coursework or experience related to transportation safety, Vision Zero, traffic operations, or transportation planning
• Experience supporting field-based data collection, safety studies, or operational analyses
• Experience with data analysis or visualization, including use of Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI/Tableau, GIS, or similar tools
• Ability to prepare clear data summaries, visuals, maps, or reports for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite

Responsibilities

• Supporting Vision Zero and transportation safety initiatives through project-based assignments focused on traffic safety, transportation operations, and field analysis
• Assisting with transportation data collection, coordination, organization, and summarization related to field activities and safety studies
• Supporting field work and safety assessments, including before-and-after studies, operational reviews, and in-field observations
• Assisting with crash data analysis and identification of transportation safety trends under the guidance of engineering and operations staff
• Preparing data summaries, visualizations, maps, presentations, and other materials to support safety studies, reports, and public outreach efforts
• Supporting asset management activities, tracking systems, and work order coordination related to transportation safety and operations
• Assisting with public engagement efforts, including organizing materials and summarizing community feedback related to safety initiatives
• Performing other duties as assigned to support Vision Zero, Transportation Engineering and Operations (TE&O), and departmental priorities

Benefits

• health
• dental
• leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern