Multimodal Transportation Planning Intern

Wayne State University; Florida; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Wayne State University seeks an intern for the FDOT Metropolitan Planning Organization in New York, focusing on transportation planning and emergency management. Responsibilities include coordinating with local agencies, supporting multimodal infrastructure projects, and assisting in emergency preparedness planning. Candidates must be enrolled in relevant disciplines, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and show interest in the transportation industry. This is an onsite internship offering $15 per hour, up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be students in a relevant field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in the transportation industry is preferable.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation planning projects with local agencies.
• Collaborate on multimodal infrastructure projects.
• Support Emergency Management planning and coordination.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Good organizational skills

Good time management skills

Education

Students in Environmental, Geomatic, Planning, Urban Transportation, Project Management, Construction Management, Finance or Accounting, Emergency Management or related field; junior, senior, or graduate student; minimum GPA 3.0

Job description

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FDOT staff will work with each intern to create the learning experience that is most beneficial to the student and thedepartment. Each applicant will have the opportunity to request specific work areas. FDOT Staff will endeavor to fulfill those requests within available positions. See areas of responsibility below. Please choose at least three areas of interest.

Gain knowledge, skills and experience in the Transportation Industry. Perform routine tasks under direct supervision across different work units within the department. Engage in research and provide insights to support initiatives. Interact with executive leadership, team leads, project managers, fellow interns, and external partners. Actively participate in team projects, contribute to agency goals, and assist in driving change within the organization Transportation Track - (Any majors, explores transportation, in general, and how the agency contributes to providing a safe, efficient transportation system) Transportation Overview, Program Management, Work Program, Modal, Planning, Project Management, Survey and Mapping, Right of Way.

Relocation stipend not available

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Metropolitan Planning Organization- An average day for an intern with FDOT Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Liaison and Community Planner focuses on working with local agencies and MPOs to coordinate transportation planning projects. The role includes attending meetings, reviewing studies, answering questions about transportation policies, and ensuring projects align with community and state goals. Much of the work involves communication and collaboration to support planning efforts and keep transportation projects moving forward. The position also involves facilitating and growing the FDOT work program by coordinating MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approvals and supporting the development and approval of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

Modal Development Office- The Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Modal Development Office is dedicated to improving the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across various transportation modes, including transit, rail, sea, air, and road. The intern will collaborate with the Modal Development team to identify and implement multimodal infrastructure projects in the eighteen-county Northeast Florida region. This position will provide exposure to all phases of project delivery, including planning, environmental assessments, design, construction, and maintenance. The intern will represent the Department and work closely with external partners in the transit, rail, sea, air, and roadway industries to align strategic interests, identify future needs, and make funding allocation decisions.

Typical tasks may include:

• Coordination with external partner agencies to develop capital improvement plans
• Aligning state funding with multimodal infrastructure needs
• Development of the FDOT Five-Year Work Program for the Transit, Rail, Seaport, and Aviation programs
• Work with external agencies to develop project scopes and projected funding requirements
• Developing Public Transportation Grant Agreements (PTGAs) for external agency operational or infrastructure projects
• Reviewing engineering plan sets for multimodal projects
• Providing compliance oversight of grant-funded operational or infrastructure projects
• Reviewing invoices from external agencies for multimodal grant-funded projects
• Performing field safety reviews or audits
• Inspections of transit agency vehicles and associated records
• Performing field inspection of grant-funded projects under active construction
• Attend and participate in coordination meetings with external agencies

Emergency Management - An EM intern would be under general supervision, responsible for supporting EOC Team/DECO with planning, coordinating, and assisting the response and recovery to natural disasters, emergencies, and critical incidents to ensure the safety and security of the traveling public, state property, and environment. Conducts research and coordinates input from various sources to design and/or maintain emergency preparedness plans to minimize impact on communities. This role requires quick decision-making, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including local governments.

Planning and Environmental – In the Planning and Environmental Management Office (PLEMO) we would provide opportunities for Interns to get involved in a large variety of our work responsibilities. We usually aim to tailor the experience of each individual to their interests but also try to ensure at least base-level exposure to our core functions - Engineering, Environment and Planning. For Engineering, we provide exposure to technical processes such as concept development, traffic analysis, CADD, drainage design and Permitting. For Environment, we go through the different listed protected/endangered species, contamination, noise, socioeconomic, historic/archeological as well as other protected resources encountered on our projects. Lastly, for Planning, we like to bring interns along to commission and other stakeholder meetings.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Onsite

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Multiple positions may be filled from this advertisement.

Criteria

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Students in Environmental, Geomatic, Planning, Urban Transportation, Project Management, Construction Management (non-Engineering), Finance or Accounting, Emergency Management, Workplace Safety, Trades (including HVAC, Welding, Carpentry, Auto Mechanics, etc.) Computer science, or related field; junior, senior, or graduate student; minimum GPA 3.0

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The student should have an interest in the transportation industry, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, good organizational and time management skills.