Overview
The Middlesex County Office of Planning is seeking a highly motivated graduate student to assist the Transportation and Mobility Group.
The selected candidate will assist with several functional plans that are being prepared to operationalize Destination 2040, including a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update, the Greenways Guide, an update to County Right-of-Way Plan, and other initiatives. Additionally, the selected candidate may be assigned to specific implementation initiatives of the County’s Vision Zero Plan which include assisting in road safety audits, policy updates, tracking fatalities and injuries on County roads, new project concepts, among other tasks.
Preference will be given to students with a transportation planning focus. Spatial data skills/experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and graphics production software are preferred. Candidates must be able to write technical reports exhibiting clarity and accuracy. Familiarity with technical drawings is preferred.
The selected candidate must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
The position is hourly at a rate of 20 dollars per hour, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours and a maximum of 35 hours per week through Fall 2026. There is also potential for the internship to be extended, pending budget availability.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to planning@co.middlesex.nj.us
To apply for this job email your details to planning@co.middlesex.nj.us
About Middlesex County Office of Planning
About Middlesex County: Middlesex County is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 18 park systems, and world-class healthcare and research facilities making it one of the nation’s most dynamic regions and a leader in technology, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. As one of the most diverse populations in the country, Middlesex County is home to over 863,000 residents living throughout 25 municipalities and employing nearly 40,000 people. Ranked #1 in the state for best schools, the County offers an award-winning vocational school system, a county college, and workforce development creating a unique ecosystem in which opportunities abound.
Comprising a variety of urban, suburban, small town and rural places, Middlesex County is New Jersey’s second most populous county. It is strategically located midway between New York and Philadelphia, and home to Rutgers University and other post-secondary institutions. It is traversed by several major highways, is near the Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal and Newark Liberty International Airport, and is served by local and regional buses, and passenger and freight rail systems.
Conveniently located between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County is a leading destination for businesses and residents alike to live, work, and play – and has been since the 17th century. For more information, visit middlesexcountynj.gov and find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
