Student Intern - Traffic Engineering at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$17.850



Job Posting:

JR2024-00007208 Student Intern - Traffic Engineering (Evergreen) (Open)



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Job Description:

Come join the NDOT Traffic Engineering Division!


As a student, you will gain valuable hands-on work experience, while still in college. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and work tasks. We offer a flexible work schedule while in school with opportunities for more hours during summer and school breaks.


Traffic Engineering has two student work study positions available.


Traffic Control Section:
Job Duties:
• Draft highway junction plans for internal use.
• Assist with traffic control, pavement marking and signing plans for minor design projects.
• Assist with traffic signal control plans or other signal related activities.
• Assist other sections of the Traffic Engineering Division as needed.


Traffic Analysis Section:
Job Duties:
• Assist with traffic studies performed by the Traffic Analysis Section such as data collection, collision diagrams, basic data entry, and other similar duties.
• Research and compile data at the request of the Traffic Analysis Section for special requests.
• Draft visual displays to assist in traffic studies.
• Perform basic capacity analysis under the guidance of the Traffic Analysis Section:
• Assist other sections of the Traffic Engineering Division as needed.



Requirements / Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Must be a three-fourths time student in good standing majoring in a discipline or field related to the work to be assigned. Must be eligible to work in the United States.



Preferred Qualifications: Two years of higher education in the Transportation Engineering field.



Other: Applicants must be at least a three fourths time student majoring in engineering or related field and be able to work at least 10 hours a week when classes are in session. Class schedules must be submitted at the beginning of employment to verify enrollment and transcripts of grades. Temporary full time employment may be available during scheduled school breaks. Employment up to 2080 hours or four years, whichever comes first. If employed to 2080 hours, student must take a 30 day break before returning to work.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel or Access.


• Experience using computer aided drafting such as MicroStation or AutoCad.


• Experience with Synchro or similar traffic software.


• Experience in highway and street design, traffic control signing, regulations and applications.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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