Intern – Transportation Safety; Summer

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas‑Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a summer Intern to provide support to the Transportation Safety Program which focuses on improving the safety of our regional transportation system by implementing programs and projects that assist in reducing the number of crashes, serious injuries, and fatalities on our regional roadways. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should live within the Dallas‑Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20–25 hours a week from approximately mid‑May to mid‑August 2026. Continuing employment opportunities may be available for Interns who are successful in this position and live in the Dallas‑Fort Worth region.

• Work with supervisor to collect, process, maintain, and analyze regional safety data, including crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Crash Records Information System, fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, and hazardous material spill data from the National Response Center
• Work with supervisor to enter and collect data and analyze activities for the Mobility Assistance Patrol Program, Traffic Incident Management Program, Wrong Way Driving Mitigation Project, and the Regional Roadway Safety Plan
• Work with supervisor to collect and analyze regional incident management performance data
• Assist with regional and federal safety performance tracking and reporting requirements
• Work with supervisor to coordinate efforts to promote transportation safety related activities and initiatives
• Work with supervisor to compile and maintain databases and spreadsheets while ensuring data accuracy
• Work with supervisor to create and edit maps using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Work with supervisor to compile and summarize studies, and assist with writing reports for supervisor review
• Draft and prepare documents such as presentations, public outreach content, and education materials for supervisor review

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Basic knowledge of GIS principles and the ESRI ArcGIS platform
• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with ability to listen to instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline‑driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Good analytical skills, including the ability to identify data discrepancies
• Ability to create, maintain, and manipulate databases, maps, queries, and tables

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree‑seeking program during employment
• No work experience required
• At least one year of school‑related experience

Minimum of $17.10 per hour.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of local governments, established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.

Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the…