POSITION SUMMARY:
The individual will assist Project Engineers in traffic engineering, and/or in highway and signals design, with moderate supervision. Job tasks may include the use of traffic analysis software and preparation of traffic impact studies and traffic planning studies, field observations and sight distance measurements, parking demand studies and evaluations, and conceptual improvement plan preparation assistance using AutoCAD. Other tasks could include highway design and traffic signal permit plan preparation using AutoCAD, and other design related tasks. Depending on the seasonal conditions, the student will be required to work outside, assisting with field work, traffic counts.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Conduct general research on various topics, including demographics, transportation issues, and best practices
• Request, compile, and organize data from a variety of sources
• Analyze and map data in an engaging and user-friendly manner using ArcGIS, including analytical tools
• Create maps and graphics for transportation planning or engineering documents, including displays and materials for public meetings
• Draft text for planning documents
• Assist with field work, including photographs, sketches, counts, and measurements
• Be familiar with urban and graphic design, including experience using Adobe Creative Suite programs and/or SketchUp
• Assist with traffic engineering analysis tasks and other transportation engineering functions.
• Perform general project administration tasks
• Deliveries and other office related errands as needed
• Administrative support or other general tasks to support the office
• Other assigned duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets or similar software
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite is required
• Experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS or other traffic analysis software, AutoCAD, and courses in traffic engineering is a plus.*

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Pursing or graduate of BS in Civil Engineering, with an interest/background in transportation planning/engineering

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• Must be able to work at least 16 hours per week with the opportunity of working up to 40 hours per week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is predominantly performed in an office setting, however; occasional day travel may be required. Work requires frequent and prolonged telephone and computer use. Field work may be required occasionally and the Intern may be exposed to environmental factors to include extreme heat, extreme cold and other inclement weather. Position requires sitting, bending, lifting and driving. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship