Traffic & Signals Internship (Summer)

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

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.