Summer Intern - TMC Traffic

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks in Springfield seeks a traffic intern to assist with timing adjustments, data collection, and model creation. Responsibilities include field inspections, reports, and coordinating with the Traffic Division to review plans and studies.

Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program with GPA 2.0+; 30 credits completed. Located in Springfield, MO, with opportunities to support roadway safety and traffic operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed toward current degree; transcripts required for certain credits.
• GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review and adjust traffic signal timing.
• Collect and review traffic count data.
• Create and review traffic models.
• Review proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility (drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow).
• Conduct field inspections of projects and work zones; measure traffic control devices for standards compliance.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for meetings.
• Submit proposals to supervisor or Traffic Division for review.
• Assist department personnel with traffic-related issues.
• Assist with striping layouts, signal observations, and traffic studies when needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Data collection

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree

GPA 2.0+

Job description

Job Location: Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks (1107 W. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802)

Why You'll Love This Position

The traffic intern reviews and approves work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and reviews traffic signal timing and traffic count data. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Review and adjust traffic signal timing.
• Collect and review traffic count data.
• Create and review traffic models.
• Review and approve proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; make recommendation for modification.
• Conduct field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
• Prepare reports and correspondence for presentation in department and public meetings.
• Submit proposals and studies to supervisor or to the Traffic Division for review and approval.
• Assist department personnel with traffic related issues.
• May assist traffic engineer with striping layouts, signal observation studies, traffic studies, and lighting requests.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

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. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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