Traffic Safety Engineering Co-op
State of Iowa
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Traffic Safety Engineering Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$19.76 - $19.76
per hour
Type
Internship
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Job Description
Summary
This internship involves assisting with traffic safety projects at the Iowa Department of Transportation, such as reviewing plans for road improvements, analyzing crash data, and mapping safety features using specialized software.
It's ideal for college students studying engineering who are eager to gain hands-on experience in transportation safety and data analysis.
A good fit would be someone organized, communicative, and interested in working both independently and with a team.
Key Requirements
- Completion of at least two years in civil, construction, materials, transportation engineering, or engineering management at an accredited four-year college or university
- Eligibility for junior status upon return to school
- Interest in tools like ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle Spatial Database, and Microstation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Interest in learning safety engineering, spatial data processing, thematic mapping, and database management
Full Job Description
Position overview:
This Intern position is with the Traffic Operations & Safety Bureau within the Safety Engineering & Planning Section.
The individual selected will work on traffic safety engineering projects, which may include developing construction plans for safety countermeasure projects or reviewing construction plans for work zone improvements.
Additional tasks may include: mining crash and roadway databases, conducting traffic safety data analysis, attending project meetings, participating in project field reviews, and drafting associated white papers.
Other tasks may include GIS integration work or presentation preparation as needed.
Possible work tasks:
- Investigate existing highway conditions
- Review/develop project plans
- Compiling analysis details from existing databases
- Query/review video footage of traffic events
- Perform traffic analysis
- Conduct safety feature review
- Using ArcGIS to map safety features
- Working with the GIS team to document and maintain records
Preferred background:
- Interest in working with ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle Spatial Database, and/or Microstation
- Interest in learning safety engineering, utility engineering, spatial data processing, thematic mapping, and database management
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Qualifications
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.
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