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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Traffic Signals Asset Mgmt Intern - PennDOT - Bureau of Hwy Safety & Traffic Ope in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4740230 THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a hardworking Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Structural Engineering student for employment during the summer months for the 2025 Summer Employment Program! This internship offers a chance to gain experience in roadway, pavement, drainage, and bridge design, as well as construction and materials testing, traffic systems design and operations, and maintenance asset management techniques. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and are interested in contributing to public service, consider this opportunity and submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Traffic Signals Asset Management Intern, you will join the Bureau of Operations to assist with the Traffic Signal Asset Management System (TSAMS), which is the sole system for tracking traffic signals and Intelligent System Systems (ITS) throughout the Commonwealth. You will be responsible for analyzing data for traffic signal systems and ITS, entering it into TSAMS, and meeting with field offices to evaluate data and plan for capturing of missing data.
Join the PennDOT team as a student intern and gain critical experience that will establish a solid groundwork for your future career.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time internship that will run from 5/1/2025 through 8/29/2025 Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Some positions may require travel Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Compensation is credit based: Less than 90 credits - $20.76 Over 90 credits - $21.64 You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSStudents who are interested in a PennDOT internship must meet all of the following requirements: Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time or part-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester. In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher) Must be at least 18 years of age Special Requirement: Certain positions require verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Majors: Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). You must attach transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disab lity, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.