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Traffic Safety Engineering Intern

Traffic Safety Engineering Intern

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Ames, United states

Fresher

Internship

28-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Data Analysis Database Management Databases Organizational Skills

Job Specifications

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

About the Company

If you're looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you'll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there's a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you'll know it's the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, econ... Know more