About the role#
This internship is with the Traffic Operations and Safety Bureau within the Safety Engineering and Planning Section. You will work on traffic safety engineering projects, including the development and review of construction plans for safety countermeasures and work zone improvements. The role involves a mix of data analysis, field work, and technical documentation.
What you'll do#
- Mine crash and roadway databases to conduct traffic safety data analysis.
- Investigate existing highway conditions and query video footage of traffic events.
- Use ArcGIS to map safety features and perform GIS integration work.
- Review and develop project plans while documenting findings.
- Prepare presentations and draft white papers.
- Attend project meetings and participate in field reviews.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years in chemical, civil, construction, environmental, materials, mechanics, structural, or transportation engineering, or engineering management.
- Eligibility for junior status upon returning to school.
- Interest in working with ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle Spatial Database, or Microstation.
- Interest in learning safety engineering, utility engineering, spatial data processing, thematic mapping, and database management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Ames, Iowa.
- Status: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About State of Iowa - Executive Branch
The State of Iowa Executive Branch delivers public services through 16 distinct agencies. These departments manage sectors ranging from agriculture and transportation to public health and corrections. Established in 1858, the organization employs over 10,000 people. It focuses on efficiency and service delivery for the citizens of Iowa.
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