About the role#
SEH is hiring a Traffic Intern to join our transportation team in St. Paul. This is a part-time, paid position that offers experience in civil engineering through hands-on project work. You will support our staff with multimodal traffic engineering tasks, data collection, and design projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineering staff with multimodal traffic tasks, analysis, and study reports.
- Conduct safety analysis for transportation and highway planning projects.
- Set up and retrieve traffic counters and video cameras for data collection.
- Perform technical traffic operations analysis using modeling software.
- Help create design plans using CAD software for traffic signals, signing, and striping.
- Use GIS tools to generate data summaries and graphics.
- Attend community engagement events like open houses.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- You can travel as needed for field reviews, site inspections, and client meetings.
- You are able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment.
- We prefer candidates who can work at least 8 hours per week during the school year.
Location & details#
- This role is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- This is an on-site position.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About SEH
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. is a civil engineering firm founded in 1927. The company is 100% employee-owned and maintains a staff of over 1,100 people. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, the firm provides engineering, architecture, and planning services to government, commercial, and industrial clients. Its work covers infrastructure, water systems, and urban design projects.
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