Summer Intern, Transportation Modeling
About The Position
Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten-week professional development program designed to provide hands-on, entry-level experience aligned with the student’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s business operations. Interns gain real-world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals. As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. This is a temporary, full-time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This posting will remain open until filled.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Students that graduated with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2025 or plan to graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Data Science, Geography (GIS), or a related field
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Interest in traffic operations, modeling, and transportation systems analysis
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Support the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program by assisting with data collection, organization, analysis, and coordination with local agency partners
- Assist with OCTA’s regional travel demand model (OCTAM), including data preparation, review of model inputs/outputs, and documentation for transportation studies
- Support GIS-based data development and quality control, including traffic counts, intersection configurations, and operational datasets
- Assist with traffic operations and operational modeling efforts for freeways, arterials, and signalized corridors
- Prepare technical memoranda, dashboards, reports, and presentation materials summarizing analytical findings
- Conduct basic quantitative research and statistical analysis to evaluate large datasets and develop actionable insights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
