Internship – Transportation and Mobility

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.

Please note that the selected candidate will be expected to commit to a minimum of 7 hours per week and may be able to work up to 35 hours depending on availability and budget.

The selected candidates will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

The position is hourly (no benefits) with a pay rate of $20/hour and a maximum of 35 hours a week through May, 2026 with potential to extend the internship beyond that date.

To apply, please email a resume and writing sample to planning@co.middlesex.nj.us