Traffic Intern

Job Description:

Traffic Intern

Description

Job Location: 830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City

Why you’ll love this position:

The traffic intern provides engineering support to individual units within the Highway Safety and Traffic Division by reviewing and analyzing traffic data to identify concerns and recommend corrective action in order to make improvements in traffic flow, congestion, and safety. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Reviews and analyzes real-time and historical traffic data to identify concerns and recommend corrective actions to optimize the safety and performance of existing infrastructure.
• Reviews policies, standards, and other criteria pertaining to signing, pavement marking, signals, lighting, crash records, permits, work zone, and access to make improvements or ensure compliance and improve the reliability and safety of roadways.
• Assists in the preparation of transportation related reports, correspondence, and performance measures; may support project development activities as a member of a core team.
• Assists in facilitating and organizing statewide teams for various traffic engineering subject areas.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special Working Conditions:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Salary:

$21.05-$24.19 per Hour