Traffic Engineering Intern

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Student Intern in the Traffic Engineering Section to design and order highway signs under supervision. You’ll gain exposure to planning, operations, and safety, attend project meetings, and assist with cost reporting.

This on-site internship runs January–May, up to 20 hours/week, with potential for summer continuation. Preferred background includes experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products; CADD software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• CADD software experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review existing site conditions using Google Earth, as-built plans, and other internal resources.
• Draw non-standard signs using SignCAD or other sign drafting software.
• Submit fabrication orders to the DOT’s Sign Shop.
• Enter and edit information in the sign inventory database.
• Prepare monthly cost reports for the Type A Sign replacement project.
• Become familiar with state and federal signing policies (Traffic & Safety Manual, MUTCD, etc.).

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Interest in learning traffic eng

Education

Two years in civil/construction/materials/transportation engineering or engineering management; junior status on return

Tools

SignCAD

Sign Shop

Google Earth

Sign inventory database

CADD software

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Student Intern who is interested in the Operations side of Traffic Engineering in Traffic Operations & Safety!

This intern position is located in the Traffic Engineering Section of the Traffic Operations and Safety Bureau. The individual selected will be responsible for designing and ordering new and replacement signs on primary highways, under the supervision of a professional engineer. Exposure to related disciplines such as transportation planning, traffic operations, and highway safety is expected. There will be additional opportunities to attend project meetings, participate in on-site field reviews, and attend workshops and conferences.

Some examples of tasks include:

• Review existing site conditions using Google Earth, as-built plans, and other internal resources
• Draw non-standard signs using SignCAD or other sign drafting software
• Submit fabrication orders to the DOT’s Sign Shop
• Enter and edit information in the sign inventory database
• Prepare monthly cost reports for the Type A Sign replacement project
• Become familiar with state and federal signing policies (Traffic & Safety Manual, MUTCD, etc.)

Preferred background:

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products
• CADD software experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Interest in learning traffic engineering concepts, plan development, and cost estimating

Duration:

January - May; up to 20 hours/week; potential to continue through summer

Requirements:

Completion of at least?two years?in civil, construction, materials, or transportation engineering, or in an engineering management curriculum at an accredited?four-year college or university with eligibility for junior status upon return to school.

Eligible majors:

Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer, or other Transportation Engineer related majors