Governor's Summer Intern - INDOT - Traffic - Greenfield
Greenfield, IN, US, 46140
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):
The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
This position is responsible for performing various traffic engineering-related duties under the direction of the Greenfield District Traffic Engineer. This work will include, but is not limited to, safety studies, traffic analysis, preliminary design, cost estimating, data collection, data entry utilizing various computer programs, preliminary data analysis, and document preparation. The primary goal is to plan a systemic safety improvement project for the district. However, the summer will involve a wide array of transportation work.
Hourly Rate:
The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour for current undergraduate students and $17.24 per hour for those with an earned bachelor’s degree.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Traffic studies to evaluate safety and congestion at intersections and road segments
- Determine solutions to safety and congestion issues at intersections and road segments
- Preliminary CAD sketch solutions and perform cost estimates
- Data entry and review in Microsoft Excel, GIS, and other programs
- Assistance with data collection, including crash history studies and GIS Mapping
- Preliminary summary, analysis, and recommendation based on the data collected
- Preparation of documents, including tables, charts, maps, and sketches for project programming documents
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Basic understanding of state policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process
- Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports
- Good interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
