TRAFFIC ENGINEERING INTERN ($17.00/hr)

About the Town of Mooresville As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day. Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community! Why Join the Town of Mooresville A Traffic Engineering internship with the Town of Mooresville provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional municipal environment. Interns work closely with experienced engineers and gain exposure to real-world transportation projects, traffic operations, and safety initiatives that directly impact the community. This internship is ideal for students seeking to build foundational engineering skills while learning how traffic and transportation systems support safe, efficient mobility and long-term infrastructure planning within a growing community. About the Role The Traffic Engineering Intern supports the Traffic & Transportation Department in evaluating and improving traffic operations and safety throughout the Town. This position provides hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and project coordination while working under the supervision of a professional engineer. The intern will gain exposure to real-world transportation projects, including traffic studies, signal systems, and safety initiatives. This role is ideal for students looking to apply classroom knowledge in a practical municipal setting while developing technical, analytical, and communication skills. Perform traffic data collection activities such as traffic volume counts, speed studies, pedestrian counts, and traffic signal inventories under the supervision of an engineer. Assist in preparing project exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation. Attend and participate in engineering meetings, public meetings, and training sessions. Collaborate with Traffic & Transportation staff on ongoing and upcoming projects. Support general engineering and administrative tasks as assigned. Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program. Basic knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe. Experience with traffic engineering software (e.g., Synchro, Vissim) is a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn