Traffic Engineering Intern: Design, Signals & Plans

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 59,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Engineer Intern 1-2 (Traffic Engineering) to support design, review, and improvement of traffic control devices and roadway features in East Baton Rouge Parish.

No prior engineering experience is required; training is provided and the role offers potential career progression through the Engineering job series. The position reports to an Engineer 6 and is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Qualifications

Current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate required.
No prior engineering experience required; training provided.
Ability to prepare plans and perform traffic engineering tasks including studies and design work.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and development of project plans for traffic control devices, including traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and roadway geometry features.
Prepare engineering plans using CADD software, including plan sheets, quantities, specifications, cost estimates, shop drawings, and other project details.
Conduct and review traffic engineering studies and reports involving traffic control, work zones, signing, traffic signals, project permits, and roadway operations.
Perform engineering calculations and analyze field data to support roadway geometric design, signal timing, traffic operations, and traffic control improvements.
Review roadway geometry and traffic control designs for compliance with DOTD policies, standards, manuals, and applicable state and federal guidance.
Assist with the development of standard plans, typical details, special details, and plan sheets for transportation projects.
Review designs prepared by other engineering professionals and assist with evaluating design exceptions when proposed designs fall outside established standards.
Use traffic engineering, CADD, mapping/GIS, and related software to evaluate transportation conditions and develop engineering solutions.
Assist with the preparation of Traffic Engineering scopes and provide technical support to other DOTD sections, local municipalities, and transportation partners.
Attend project and public meetings and assist the project team with technical information related to traffic engineering projects.