Student Intern - Traffic Engineering

Location: Lincoln, NE

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Transportation - Agency 27

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$19.036

Job Posting

JR2026-00029537 Student Intern - Traffic Engineering (Open)

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Job Description

Come join the Nebraska Department of Transportation (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

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:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of higher education in the Transportation Engineering field.

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.

Experience related to basic data queries, analysis, and summarizing results.

Other

Our internships require a minimum of 10 hours per week when classes are in session with the possibility of working up to 40 hours a week during the summer and scheduled school breaks.

Internships may continue until college graduation with many of our interns accepting full-time engineering opportunities with us upon graduation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective communication skills.

Strong work ethic, dedication, and ability to work as a team player.

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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.