Traffic Safety Engineering Intern
About The Position
This intern position is with the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau within the Safety Engineering & Planning Section. The selected individual will work on traffic safety engineering projects, which may include developing construction plans for safety countermeasure projects or reviewing construction plans for work zone improvements. Additional tasks may include mining crash and roadway databases, conducting traffic safety data analysis, attending project meetings, participating in project field reviews, and drafting associated white papers. Other tasks may include GIS integration work or presentation preparation as needed.
Requirements
- Complete at least two years in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering, or in an engineering management curriculum at an accredited four-year college or university.
- Be eligible for junior status upon returning to school.
- Have good communication and organizational skills.
- Be able to work independently as well as on a team.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in working with ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle Spatial Database, and/or MicroStation.
- Interest in learning safety engineering, utility engineering, spatial data processing, thematic mapping, and database management.
Responsibilities
- Investigate existing highway conditions.
- Review or develop project plans.
- Compile analysis details from existing databases.
- Query and review video footage of traffic events.
- Perform traffic analysis.
- Conduct safety feature reviews.
- Use ArcGIS to map safety features.
- Work with the GIS team to document and maintain records.
- Attend project meetings and participate in project field reviews.
- Draft associated white papers and prepare presentations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
