Transportation Intern, Madison County Council of Governments, Indiana

 Transportation Intern 

Madison County Council of Governments

Anderson, Indiana  

Job Category: Transportation Engineering / Planning 

Job Level: Internship  

Salary Range: $12-$15/hour, to be determined 

Job Descriptions/Duties: 

The Madison County Council of Governments (MCCOG) is hiring one full-time intern for the summer of 2022, with the  intention of transitioning the position into a Graduate Assistantship. The candidate should generally be available between  May 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023. The position will be 35 hours per week during the summer and follow Graduate  Assistantship requirements during the school year. The position will have the ability to operate in a remote capacity but  may need to visit the office during the summer for equipment requirements. Should the candidate prefer to work in the  office, an appropriate workstation and equipment will be provided. 

This internship is for aspiring transportation-oriented students looking for an opportunity to gain professional work  experience and training in transportation planning and engineering. The intern should have a substantial interest in the  analysis of transportation systems, with a focus on multi-modal planning and developing context sensitive solutions where  appropriate. 

Review of applications will commence in March 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  

General Responsibilities 

Under supervision of the Principal Transportation Planner, assist the Transportation Planning Team on a variety of  assignments, such as:

• Developing transportation plans, analysis, and/or ordinances. 

• Conducting basic research and data collection. 

• Compiling data for corridor and operations studies. 

• Conducting field work as assigned. 

Specific Project Description 

Under supervision of the Principal Transportation Planner, the primary work will include a three-stage project:  

1) Conduct an audit & update process of the MCCOG Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) within ArcGIS  Pro. 

2) Utilize the updated MIRE data to overhaul the MCCOG Road Diet Tool for identifying potential road right-sizing  project applications. 

3) Assist the Transportation Planning Team in the update & development of a joint Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian  Facilities Plan, with a direct role in ensuring the integration of the Road Diet Tool results. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Enrollment in accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering,  or similar. 

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Office suite. 

• Knowledge of college level mathematical concepts.

Application Requirements: 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with resume, a brief writing sample (of 4-8 pages) and other examples  of work (portfolio, research, studies, maps, etc.). All information should be submitted digitally to the contact information  listed below. Please note we have a 10mb limit on attachments to e-mails. Any information in excess of this limit should  be sent in a separate e-mail.  

Contact Information 

Contact Name: Ryan Phelps 

Phone: 765-641-9482 

Email: ryan@heartlandmpo.org 

Website: www.heartlandmpo.org