Student Intern

About the role

Orange County Government is dedicated to serving the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Traffic Engineering staff in daily traffic-related operations with an emphasis on public service, safety, and infrastructure support.
• Interns will be introduced to real-world applications of civil and traffic engineering and are expected to contribute to the team through technical, analytical, and field-based tasks.
• This role is a valuable opportunity for hands-on learning in a professional government setting.
• Representative Duties/Assignments:
  • Produce work orders using Autodesk Civil 3D or Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Assist with fieldwork including sight distance evaluations, pedestrian safety observations, equipment deployment and retrieval (such as trailer-mounted speed radar feedback signs or traffic counters), and documentation for public infrastructure conditions.
  • Aid in crash diagram production using GIS tools or mapping software to support traffic safety studies.
  • Participate in traffic operations duties such as supporting crosswalk evaluations, school zone safety studies, traffic control device asset lookups, and interacting with county residents in person or over the phone.
  • Assist with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) permit reviews by evaluating MOT plans for traffic-related roadway permits and performing basic data entry as part of the permitting process.
  • Work alongside engineers and technicians to gain exposure to traffic engineering principles and workflows.
• Other duties as assigned in support of project development, citizen requests, or traffic studies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Junior level standing or higher in Engineering or Technology bachelor's degree program
• Preference will be given to degree majors in Civil Engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Prior exposure to or experience with CAD software or similar technical drawing platforms preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to follow through on assigned tasks

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Schedule

Open Date: 07/24/2026
Close Date: 08/16/2026

Pay

Pay Grade: 406 - From $16.40 to $16.95
FLSA Status: Placement based on Education and Experience