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Capital Projects Intern- closed

Firm Name
GoTriangle
Firm Location
Durham, NC
Firm Website
https://gotriangle.org/

Description

Closed

 

General Statement of Job Duties:
GoTriangle is seeking a Capital Projects Intern to support the agency’s ongoing capital planning activities. The Capital Projects Intern will perform research, data collection, documentation, and public engagement activities. The Capital Projects Intern will learn about and gain experience with transit infrastructure planning for bus facilities and commuter rail. The Capital Projects Intern will work closely with transportation planners, engineers, and other GoTriangle staff.
• This internship will be 12-16 weeks for 40 hours/week
• Target start date June 1, 2020
• Must submit cover letter and resume to be considered for position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with data collection and report development for transportation studies and asset management efforts
• Perform best practices research, including engaging directly with peer agencies to obtain national insight on relevant programs and projects
• Support public engagement programs
• Assist in development of presentation materials
• Ability to transfer academic knowledge into practical business acumen
• Observe and apply standards associated with working in a professional environment
• Learning to implement objectives into a work plan that enables the project to meet its goals
• Listen well and demonstrate the willingness to adapt to a variety of challenges
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Pursuing a masters or bachelors degree in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, or closely related field
• Recent college graduates within 1 year of matriculation from a similarly related degree program may also be considered
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point

Working Conditions:
Works in an office environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or extreme temperatures.

In order to be considered for this position, apply here: https://gotriangle.applicantpool.com/jobs/440661.html

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Erin Convery
Contact Email
econvery@gotriangle.org
Contact Phone
(919) 314-8701
The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.
Job Category:
Internship, Transportation
Job Sector: