Intern, Transportation and Traffic

Start Date: May - June 2026
End Date: August – September 2026

Seasonal non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than six (6) consecutive months and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

One paid, full-time summer intern position is available  with the Transportation and Traffic Division in the Department of Public Works. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate student to gain hands-on experience in the field of Civil Engineering. This internship includes both office-based responsibilities and  field visits. Selected candidate is required to be on-site at Sunnyvale City Hall.

Enrichment Opportunities

• Develop a foundational understanding of civil engineering principles and practices related to transportation planning and traffic engineering
• Gain hands-on experience and insight into local government work specific to your area of interest and educational background

Hours: Eight hours a day, five days a week over the summer months. The selected candidate for this position will work under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
 

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following): 

• Collect and analyze traffic data
• Conduct field observations
• Perform transportation analyses and studies
• Assist City staff in preparation and review of signing/striping plans, traffic signal and construction plans, and Temporary Traffic Control Plans

WORKING CONDITIONS
 Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard. Near vision is required when reading plans, written reports and other documents, and far vision is required when performing field work. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The job duties may expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to fumes, dust, allergens, and air contaminants. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

• College or graduate student having completed at least one course in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning
• Positive work attitude, reliable and responsible
• Good communication and writing skills
• Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. AutoCAD and GIS experience are a plus
• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and good record keeper 
• Interest in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning and willingness to learn
• Willingness to travel to various sites within the City utilizing City of Sunnyvale Vehicle

License/Certificates:
 Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & PROCESS
The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources as soon as possible.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS
 Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Individuals with the best match to the position may be invited to participate in an interview.
 
Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit a copy of their current California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record printout . To obtain a copy, you can go to the DMV website at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr to purchase your record on-line for $2.00.
 
INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION/COURSE ENROLLMENT
 Candidates are required to submit/attach proof of education (i.e., original copy of class schedule or transcripts with the application. 
 
 Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Ester Jung, Senior Traffic Engineer at ejung@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at (408) 730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video:

• How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job- YouTube (5:13)

 The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
 
The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of Sunnyvale is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 730-7490 or recruitments@sunnyvale.ca.gov.

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