Governor's Summer Intern - INDOT - Traffic - Greenfield

State of Indiana • Greenfield, IN

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About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI): The Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more. About the Indiana Department of Transportation: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you. Role Overview: This position is responsible for performing various traffic engineering-related duties under the direction of the Greenfield District Traffic Engineer. This work will include, but is not limited to, safety studies, traffic analysis, preliminary design, cost estimating, data collection, data entry utilizing various computer programs, preliminary data analysis, and document preparation. The primary goal is to plan a systemic safety improvement project for the district. However, the summer will involve a wide array of transportation work.

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Basic understanding of state policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process
• Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports
• Good interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts

Responsibilities

• Traffic studies to evaluate safety and congestion at intersections and road segments
• Determine solutions to safety and congestion issues at intersections and road segments
• Preliminary CAD sketch solutions and perform cost estimates
• Data entry and review in Microsoft Excel, GIS, and other programs
• Assistance with data collection, including crash history studies and GIS Mapping
• Preliminary summary, analysis, and recommendation based on the data collected
• Preparation of documents, including tables, charts, maps, and sketches for project programming documents

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees