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Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Posting expires: Until Filled
Hourly rate: $16.00/hr.
General Description and Classification Standards
The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) was created to improve how Atlanta manages transportation and its right of way. One of the main goals of the department and the city’s Strategic Transportation Plan is to improve safety on the city’s streets and to improve the experience of pedestrians, transit riders, cyclists, and scooter riders. The Transportation Engineering Intern will support ATLDOT’s Office of Engineering three primary sections: Signs, Markings and Studies, Multimodal Design, and Plan Review and Support Services. The intern may work on projects prioritized via the Moving Atlanta Forward infrastructure package, as well as the Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School programs. This may include supporting data collection, traffic studies, concept, preliminary, or final design, cost estimates and quantity calculation, plan review, field visits, meeting documentation, and support efforts for transportation projects from conception to implementation. This internship opportunity is suited to current undergraduate, graduate students, or new graduates looking to start a career in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, road safety, multimodal urban infrastructure, and sustainable and active transportation.
Supervision Received
This position will receive direct supervision from one or more experienced engineers within ATLDOT’s Office of Engineering.
Education and Minimum Experience - Must be eighteen years of age or older
- Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
- Actively enrolled or recently completed a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related Undergraduate or Graduate program from an accredited college or university
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Licensures and Certifications Essential Capabilities and Work Environment The position will work in-person, with possible availability for hybrid work, in an office setting during normal city hall business hours of 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Site visits within the City of Atlanta may be required on an as needed basis.
