Governor's Summer Intern - INDOT - Technical Services - La Porte
About The Position
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. 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. This position will serve as a Traffic Intern for the La Porte Technical Services Division of the Indiana Department of Transportation. The Intern will be responsible for a variety of traffic data analysis and project planning. The objective of the position is to provide a valuable learning experience for the intern, as well as to assist the agency in completing their assignments and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Basic knowledge of the mission and role of INDOT
- Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports
- Analytical skills
- Confidence and ability to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
Nice To Haves
- Relevant work experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs complex traffic analysis utilizing traffic analysis software
- Assists the District Traffic Engineer with various traffic study and project planning tasks
- Conducts audits of various construction and permit projects, evaluating maintenance of traffic setups, speed limits, queues, and overall safety concerns
- Attends field checks, pre-construction meetings, and pre-final inspection walk-throughs of construction projects, representing the traffic and safety interests
- Reviews pavement marking documentation from contractors and provides feedback
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
