Traffic Safety Engineering Intern

Department of Transportation & Development
$22.20 Hourly

• Are you studying Civil Engineering and interested in the transportation sector?
• Do you want to learn more about how traffic signals are built and maintained?
• Are you interested in traffic engineering, safety and operations?
• Do you want to be part of an innovative and enthusiastic team that works to make communities safer?

If you answered “Yes” to the questions above, we want you to join our team as a Traffic Safety Engineering Intern for the summer. Clackamas County's Traffic Safety Program is searching for someone who is interested in the opportunity to learn about how an agency operates a 1,400 mile urban and rural roadway system and for them to assist us in keeping it safe and efficient for all users. The first area of focus is traffic signals in Clackamas County. Clackamas County is currently deploying a new asset management system to help with the maintenance and operation of traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices such as school zone beacons, speed feedback signs, and pedestrian crossing treatments. To assist with this asset management system deployment, you will help with inventory data collection of these devices and collect information such as install location, purpose of asset, age, and type of equipment. This is a unique opportunity to dive into the details of traffic signals and ITS devices in a public sector setting and gain valuable hands-on experience. In addition to learning about traffic signals, you will have the opportunity to learn about various traffic engineering aspects of operating a 1,400 mile roadway system. You will work as a member of our engineering team helping determine proper speeds using cutting-edge technology, helping with signing and pavement marking analysis, work zone traffic control plan reviews, as well as performing traffic engineering investigations on both urban and rural roads. If selected for this position, you will be working and collaborating with traffic engineers and technicians in a fast-paced positive and productive environment. You will be helping with a critical part of understanding the traffic signals system assets that the County owns and helping the County keep users safe on its vast road network.

Please note: This opportunity is limited to students currently enrolled in a Civil/Transportation Engineering program at an accredited college or university or a recent graduate of such a program and looking for a summer job. A recent graduate would be someone who has graduated within the last 9-12 months.

Role and Responsibilities

Traffic Signal Inventory Processing and Analysis

• Visit all signalized intersections owned and/or maintained by Clackamas County
• Data collection for all items installed at a traffic signal or ITS related asset including devices such as poles, cabinets, detection equipment, signs, and foundations
• As-built drawing updates for all signal, flashers, cabinet prints, and ITS related devices
• Take photos of traffic signal cabinets, school zone flashers, intersection flashers, and part-time restriction signs

Traffic Investigations

• Traffic data collection and evaluation (volumes, speeds, crashes)
• Crash / Safety analysis
• Sight distance evaluations

Traffic Design

• Signing, striping, work zone traffic control

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a student currently enrolled in a Civil/Transportation Engineering program at an accredited college or university or be a recent graduate (within the past 9-12 months) of such a program
• Ability to create simple sketches and field notes
• Ability to measure various components of traffic signals with a tape measure and use a level
• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Microsoft Visio
• Experience preparing, accurate records
• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into all of the following:
  • Ability to work well independently, as well as having a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships internally and externally
  • Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and diplomacy
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Specific information on the County's driving policy can be found at Driving and Vehicle Policy (EPP 52).

Schedule

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek with the choice of five (5) 8 hours days or four (4) 10 hour days. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. All work will be performed on-site and in the field. 

Duration

This position is designed for students on summer break and is expected to last approximately 8 weeks

How to Apply

• Please complete the Clackamas County Temporary Application, and submit a resume and cover letter.
• Email above items to Joe Marek, Transportation Safety Program Manager, at joemar@clackamas.us; include Traffic Safety Engineering Intern in the subject line.
  • Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
  • If requesting veterans’ preference points under eligibility criteria of ORS 408.230-408.235, please submit supporting documentation to jobs@clackamas.us. When submitting documentation please reference the posting job title and department in your email.

For more information, please feel free to reach out to Joe Marek at joemar@clackamas.us.