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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Traffic Operations Engineering Co-op in Ames, Iowa
Traffic Operations Engineering Co-op
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Traffic Operations Engineering Co-op
Salary
$19.37 Hourly
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
25-00759
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
09/27/2024
Closing Date
11/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Tim Simodynes, Tim.Simodynes@iowadot.us
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations Bureau is looking for an engineering Co-Op student to start in December 2024 or January 2025!
This engineering student will work on a variety of traffic operations and intelligent transportation systems tasks. The primary responsibility is to coordinate with others to deploy, operate and maintain work zone Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
The Traffic Operations Bureau is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Iowa’s Interstates and highways, including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS include cameras, traffic sensors, dynamic message signs, as well as the communications network and control and monitoring software.
This position will be responsible for:
Collaborating with field staff and central office staff on the deployment of Intelligent Work Zones (IWZ) on Traffic Critical Projects in Iowa
Coordinating IWZ deployments with the IWZ vendor, consultant support, construction inspectors and contractors
Daily monitoring and tracking of dozens of ITS devices
Checking the configuration of IWZ devices into Iowa’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Software, TransSuite
Responding to requests for recorded video from traffic cameras
Desired Skills for this position include:
Understanding and appreciation of general traffic safety principles
Proactive approach to coordinating efforts among a several people
Technical troubleshooting skills, strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.
Duration options: 40 hours/week; December 2024/January 2025 - August 2025
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Completion of at leasttwo years in civil, mechanical, industrial, construction or electrical engineering curriculum at an accredited four-year college or university with eligibility for junior status upon return to school.
Valid driver’s license
Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Address
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa, 50010
Website
https://iowadot.gov/careers/
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