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Governor's Summer Intern - INDOT - Technical Services - La Porte

State of Indiana • Laporte, IN • 1h ago

Date Posted: Nov 26, 2025

Requisition ID: 468969

Location:

La Porte, IN, US, 46350

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.?

Role Overview:

This position will serve as a Traffic Intern for the La Porte Technical Services Division of the Indiana Department of Transportation. The Intern will be responsible for a variety of traffic data analysis and project planning. The objective of the position is to provide a valuable learning experience for the intern, as well as to assist the agency in completing their assignments and responsibilities.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour for current undergraduate students and $17.24 per hour for those with an earned bachelor's degree.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Performs complex traffic analysis utilizing traffic analysis software

Assists the District Traffic Engineer with various traffic study and project planning tasks

Conducts audits of various construction and permit projects, evaluating maintenance of traffic setups, speed limits, queues, and overall safety concerns

Attends field checks, pre-construction meetings, and pre-final inspection walk-throughs of construction projects, representing the traffic and safety interests

Reviews pavement marking documentation from contractors and provides feedback

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Working towards a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field

Relevant work experience preferred

Basic knowledge of the mission and role of INDOT

Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports

Analytical skills

Confidence and ability to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing circumstances

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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