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Transportation Engineering Intern

CompanyCity of Kent, Washington
LocationCentennial
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist Traffic Engineers and Transportation Planners with data collection and the preparation of engineering and planning documents. Contribute to updating transportation facilities inventories and key city documents like the Transportation Master Plan.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$24 - $25
Company Size
605
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kent is a national center for aerospace, space, and advanced manufacturing. Blue Origin — Kent's largest employer — calls our city home, alongside Stoke Space, Boeing, and more than 50 other companies whose scientists and engineers are developing some of the world's most advanced vehicles and technologies. Located just 18 miles from Seattle and Tacoma and seven miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Kent is accessible, connected, and built for innovation. Kent is the sixth largest city in Washington, with a population of more than 140,000 people and 138 languages spoken in homes, businesses, and schools across the city. Our community reflects the world — and that diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At the City of Kent, our work is guided by a simple belief: growth, opportunity, and teamwork make a stronger community. Everything we do has a direct impact on the quality of life of Kent residents, business owners, and visitors — and that starts with the people on our team. Kent is also a beautiful place to live and work, with parks, a historic downtown, and stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Whether you live here, work here, or are just getting to know us — welcome to Kent! Social Media Policy: www.KentWA.gov/socialmedia
About the Role

Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!

POSITION

The City of Kent is excited to welcome a motivated Transportation Engineering Intern to join our Public Works Transportation Engineering team for the summer. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience supporting real-world transportation and public works projects that make a direct impact on our growing community. Working alongside experienced Traffic Engineers and Transportation Planners, the intern will contribute to data collection, transportation engineering efforts, and updates to key city documents. This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior or Senior-level student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning who is eager to apply their academic knowledge in a practical, professional setting.

WAGE AND HOURS

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.00-25.00 DOE.

This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, with work performed in the office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Data collection outside the office may be required between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.  Consideration of alternative schedules and work hours will be given to students enrolled in summer classes.

This is a full-time summer internship position.

REQUIREMENTS

Enrollment

The preferred candidates will have Junior/Senior standing, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants should possess the following:

  • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork skills

  • Flexibility and ability to work independently

  • Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; ArcGIS preferred)

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to type on keyboard, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds

  • Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather

  • A current and valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a pre-employment driver’s record check.

DUTIES

Duties performed will include assisting Traffic Engineers and Transportation Planners with data collection and preparation of engineering or planning documents.  Work may include assisting the City in updating transportation facilities inventories and preparing and reviewing sections of planning documents including the Transportation Master Plan, the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, or other documents.  

HOW TO APPLY

In addition to completing an electronic application for employment, intern candidates are required to upload the following:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume outlining experiences and qualifications

Temporary employees with the City of Kent do not receive insurance or time off benefits outside of those which are legally mandated. In certain instances, temporary employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the State of Washington’s Department of Retirement Systems.

The position will remain open until filled.

The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills
Data CollectionTransportation PlanningArcGISMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkCivil Engineering
Categories
TransportationEngineeringGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Retirement Benefits