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Internship: Traffic Data Analyst
Hennepin County
Transportation Operations
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$23 - $23
per hour
Type
Internship
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March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping a county team collect and analyze data on traffic, bikes, and pedestrians to make roads safer and more efficient, including fieldwork like setting up equipment outdoors and using mapping software.
It's a hands-on summer role for students or recent grads interested in transportation or engineering.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys outdoor work, basic tool use, and data tasks, with a reliable vehicle and ability to handle varying weather.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment or recent graduation (within 6 months) in a relevant program such as civil engineering, GIS, geography, urban planning, or related field
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather, walk on uneven terrain, bend, and stoop
- Reliable internet and hybrid workspace setup, or ability to travel to county sites
- Experience using small tools like a hammer and power drill
- Knowledge of basic math including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry
Full Job Description
Be a part of a collaborative team that works to create safer and efficient shared roadways.
The Public Works Transportation Planning division is seeking a intern who have a strong interest in transportation engineering with experience using small tools (including a hammer and power drill) and enjoy working outdoors to be a part of their team.
This position will be supporting the Transportation Data Collection team in performing crash data analysis, vehicle, bike, and pedestrian count data collection, and ArcGIS mapping.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. This position will start in May 2026 and last until August or up to 13 weeks with flexible start and end dates. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must relocate or reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. This position will start in May 2026 and last until August or up to 13 weeks with flexible start and end dates. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must relocate or reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This position is a full-time, limited duration non-benefit earning internship.
This position is internally classified as an Intern II.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials in order to be considered for this position.
In this position, you will;
- Deploy portable counting equipment along Hennepin County roadways to collect pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle data.
- Follow best practices in safety whenever working on the roadway.
- Perform data and video analysis to develop metrics and reports.
- Upload new count data to the county's online Multimodal Counts Map using ArcGIS.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Need to have:
- Current enrollment or a recent graduate (within 6 months), in a vocational/technical or a bachelor's degree program in construction, engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
- A valid driver's license.
- Reliable internet connection and self-support hybrid office space or ability to travel to a Hennepin County collaborative workspace.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Nice to have:
- Experience with:
- Troubleshooting basic computer issues.
- Using small tools (including a hammer and power drill).
- Microsoft Office/Google Product, Microsoft Visual Basics, Access, ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Synchro/SimTraffic.
- Knowledge of math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in person, and via email and phone.
About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development. If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position. The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.
If you have questions, contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
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