What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Engineering Intern position at City of Mountain View (CA)?
We’re looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and detail-oriented professional to take on Traffic Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department.. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment that provides high-level support services within the Public Works Department. The selected individual must be equipped to work on-site at the City of Mountain View (City Hall) with the internship starting in May or June 2026, The position will mostly be on-site with very limited remote work opportunities.
This is a part-time paid position, up to 29 hours per week, not including benefits. The Intern position is a temporary assignment through Summer 2026. These positions include flexible scheduling and college/university credit may be provided, as applicable. Interns receive direction and guidance from an intern host who is part of the management staff.
What You’ll Do:
The intern in this position will support the City’s traffic engineering team mission to provide safe, efficient, accessible, and environmentally sound transportation and roadway systems for pedestrians, transit, bicycles, and vehicles. The intern will assist with data collection, field observations, work orders, and traffic signal operations. The intern will be expected to drive to offsite locations to preform the aforementioned data collection and field observations.
The Essentials:
- Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior or recently graduated with a degree in Civil or Traffic Engineering
- Valid Drivers license
Are We a Match? :
- You are interested in working with local government and will uphold the City's code of ethics and mission.
- You are highly motivated, reliable and quick-to-learn, and you take initiative and start sentences with “I can…”
- You can establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse population and work in a team.
- You are customer service focused and can express yourself clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
The Perks
- Growth – we are committed to exposing you to a work environment that will sharpen your writing, presentation, research, analysis and critical thinking skills.
- Training – this internship experience will be supplemented with training and external educational sessions.
- Networking – access to a network of professionals in the field of local government.
- Course Credit - if applicable, college/university credit may be provided.
- Extra Extra! Access to an onsite gym.
Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 pm PST on Friday, January 9, 2026. Depending on the number of applicants this process may be altered.
Fine Print. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Salary : $20 - $39