Seasonal Traffic Engineering Assistant - Intern

County of Anoka; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

County of Anoka is seeking a Seasonal Traffic Engineering Assistant - Intern for Spring/Summer 2027 in Andover, MN. The role involves installing traffic video recorders and counter devices, collecting data, and assisting with permit reviews and field inspections.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. The position is on-site and non-exempt with an anticipated start around April/May 2027. Applications are reviewed as received.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 17 years of age by time of hire.
• Currently enrolled in a civil technology, construction management, or civil engineering degree program or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Successfully pass criminal history and driver's license background check.

Responsibilities

• Install traffic video recorders and accumulative traffic counters at various locations within the Anoka County Highway system.
• Collect, record, and assist in compiling data obtained from the video recorders and accumulative traffic counters.
• Assist in preparing traffic count reports, traffic signal warrant analysis, maps, and graphics.
• Assist with review and field inspection of permits.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing traffic control layouts.
• Assist with reviewing plats and development submittals.
• Assist with field work related to permanent signage and striping.
• Assist with various tasks related to traffic signal timing and coordination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Currently enrolled in civil technology or civil engineering degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CADD programs

Job description

Hiring range

Hiring range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.

Position Description

The Anoka County Transportation division's vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. The highway department has an opening for a Seasonal Traffic Engineering Assistant -Intern for Spring/Summer 2027. Key responsibilities for this role include installing traffic video recorders and cumulative traffic counters at various locations within the Anoka County Highway system, as well as assisting with permit reviews and conducting field inspections.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. The anticipated start date for this position is around April/May 2027. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.
• Professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.

Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00pm.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Install traffic video recorders and accumulative traffic counters at various locations within the Anoka County Highway system.
• Collect, record, and assist in compiling data obtained from the video recorders and accumulative traffic counters.
• Assist in preparing traffic count reports, traffic signal warrant analysis, maps, and graphics.
• Assist with review and field inspection of permits.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing traffic control layouts.
• Assist with reviewing plats and development submittals.
• Assist with field work related to permanent signage and striping.
• Assist with various tasks related to traffic signal timing and coordination.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 17 years of age by time of hire.
• Currently enrolled in a civil technology, construction management, or civil engineering degree program or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Successfully pass criminal history and driver's license background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Attention to detail.
• Read and interpret maps and pinpoint specific locations on the Anoka County Highway system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CADD programs.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.

Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.

Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.

Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.

Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment.

Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.

Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

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