Traffic Engineering Undergraduate Intern

Traffic Engineering Undergraduate Intern

Salary: $17.22 Hourly

Location:

Engineering, Muni II 90

E. Civic Center Dr. 85296, AZ

Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Job Number: 26-0262

Department: ENGINEERING

Opening Date: 07/15/2026

Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated student to participate in our Gilbert Undergraduate Internship Program as an Engineering Intern! Working alongside our Traffic Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to work on different projects within the Engineering group. This internship provides hands-on experience working in local government. Our Values At Gilbert, we live by four core values that shape how we work and serve our community:
Driven – We pursue excellence and take initiative to deliver results. Kind – We treat everyone with respect, empathy, and care. Bold – We embrace innovation, take smart risks, and challenge the status quo. Humble – We stay grounded, listen to others, and recognize we're always learning. We're looking for an intern who shares these values and wants to grow alongside a team that lives them daily.

Meaningful Project Work

Dedicated Mentorship

Professional Development

Exposure to Municipal Government

Support the Traffic Engineering division with asset management, software configuration, data collection and validation.

Leverage ArcGIS for infrastructure asset tracking, supporting the configuration and data validation of traffic signal performance metrics system or safety software.

Perform data collection, data entry, quality control, and create analytical data filters, charts or reports to assist engineering staff with traffic studies.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt. This is a part-time position, working up to 20 hours per week, with a work schedule during the hours of Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 6 pm.

This is a semester-long internship for Fall 2026, with an anticipated start date of August 17th, 2026, and program end date in early December 2026.

What We're Looking For Growth Mindset – You're eager to learn, willing to try new things, and see challenges as opportunities to grow. Openness to Feedback – You welcome coaching and constructive input as tools to help you improve. Teamwork & Collaboration – You work well with others, communicate openly, and contribute positively to team dynamics. Reliability & Professionalism – You show up prepared, meet deadlines, and take ownership of your work.

Curiosity – You ask questions, seek to understand, and bring fresh perspectives.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED ;

A current student enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, with an interest in transportation, traffic operations, or municipal infrastructure.

Preferred:

Basic exposure or coursework experience with ArcGIS, data analysis or database management;

Strong technical aptitude for working with software tools, data entry and validation and organizing complex datasets;

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for collaborating cross-departmentally with engineering and IT teams;

Possess a valid driver's license.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more!