Intern - Transportation

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima County is offering a Transportation Intern position within the Planning and Engineering Division of the Transportation Department. The role focuses on supporting planning and engineering tasks and engaging with stakeholders on transportation projects.

The internship is year-round, part-time for students currently enrolled in an engineering or planning program, with exposure to GIS, traffic engineering concepts, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level in an engineering or related science discipline.
• Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and engineering tasks within the Planning and Engineering Division or Mobility, Innovation & Technology Division.
• Coordinate stakeholders for transportation planning meetings.
• Use Geographic Information Systems for project development and engineering reviews.
• Support traffic engineering and operation exercises.

Skills

GIS

Communication

Traffic engineering concepts

Project coordination

Education

Engineering or related science degree (enrolled)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Transportation

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 1946 - Intern

Salary Grade: 1

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.04 - $20.03 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.04 - $23.02 Per Hour

Are you a passionate and aspiring urban planner or engineer in college who is eager to dive into the world of transportation planning and engineering? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career as a Transportation Intern. In this role, you will have the chance to work alongside our team of experienced professionals, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the dynamic field of transportation planning and engineering. We're looking for two motivated and detail-oriented individuals who are ready to contribute to real-world projects, learn from industry experts, and play a vital role in shaping the future of urban mobility, traffic engineering, and operations.

These year-round, part-time internships are designed for undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in an engineering or planning program.

You will perform a variety of administrative, operational, and technical tasks within the Planning and Engineering Division or Mobility, Innovation & Technology Division in the Transportation Department. This will include opportunities for coordinating stakeholders for transportation planning meetings, use of Geographic Information Systems, project development and engineering reviews, and traffic engineering and operation exercises.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Positions within this classification will perform a variety of administrative, operational or technical tasks as assigned by the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level in an engineering (e.g ., mechanical, civil, electrical ) or related science discipline appropriate to department's needs (e.g., hydrology, environmental sciences, architecture, watershed management, transportation, soil & water science, computer science, data analytics, etc .).
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate level technology, civil engineering or planning degree program.
• Previous course work in the systems, engineering or planning undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Experience with written and verbal communication as illustrated by previous reports, presentations, or class participation.
• Experience with/knowledge of transportation engineering/planning principles and methodologies, as demonstrated through coursework or prior work experience.
• Attached transcripts to supplement application.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver lic