There are two open internship positions to work with a team of dedicated traffic engineering professionals with Pierce Country Public Works – Traffic Engineering. You will get a firsthand learning experience with traffic data collection, design of traffic control devices, review of plans, and traffic operations. You will work in a team environment and make contributions in these areas, in a dynamic and fast-paced organization. This internship will involve a mix of office and field work.
This internship will take place over the summer, 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, but some schedule flexibility is possible). Hourly pay rate will be discussed during the interview process.
If you want to get hands-on experience in the Traffic Engineering area to get your career started, send your resume and qualifications by April 8, 2016 to: Rory Grindley, P.E., PTOE, County Traffic Engineer, Pierce County Public Works, 4301 S. Pine St., Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 628, Tacoma, WA 98409 or via email: rgrindl@co.pierce.wa.us. With questions, call 253-798-2275.
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