Chesterfield County · 9 hours ago
2026 Summer Intern - Transportation
Chesterfield, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $19/hr
Start in 2026 SummerChesterfield County is seeking a Summer Intern in the Transportation Department to gain hands-on experience with transportation projects. The intern will manage projects, review plans, support studies, and participate in various activities to contribute to the community and develop professional skills.
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Responsibilities
Managing projects and reviewing roadway plans
Joining construction progress meetings and visiting active sites
Evaluating commercial and residential site plans
Supporting transportation planning studies and traffic impact analyses
Preparing state and federal funding applications
Using GIS tools to analyze and visualize data
Learning about regional collaboration by attending MPO/TPO meetings
Contributing to a countywide microtransit study
Participating in Road Safety Audits
Conducting field reviews of road conditions
Perform other work as required
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.8
Able to participate in the full 10-week program
Exhibit a commitment to public service
Genuine interest in learning about public administration
Pre-employment drug testing required
FBI criminal background check required
Education/degree verification required
Background in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and/or Transportation Planning
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
Work outside the office will be required
Company
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.
Founded in 1749
1001-5000 employees
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