Internship: Traffic Data Analyst

Be a part of a collaborative team that works to create safer and efficient shared roadways. The Public Works Transportation Planning division is seeking an intern who has a strong interest in transportation engineering with experience using small tools (including a hammer and power drill) and enjoys working outdoors to be a part of their team. This position will support the Transportation Data Collection team in performing crash data analysis, vehicle, bike, and pedestrian count data collection, and ArcGIS mapping.

Current Hennepin County employees may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on‑site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340, and remotely as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. This position will start in May 2026 and last until August or up to 13 weeks with flexible start and end dates.

Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must relocate or reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

This position is a full‑time, limited duration non‑benefit‑earning internship.

This position is internally classified as an Intern II.

You must attach a resume with your application materials in order to be considered for this position.

• Deploy portable counting equipment along Hennepin County roadways to collect pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle data.
• Follow best practices in safety whenever working on the roadway.
• Perform data and video analysis to develop metrics and reports.
• Upload new count data to the county’s online Multimodal Counts Map using ArcGIS.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

• Current enrollment or a recent graduate (within 6 months) in a vocational/technical or bachelor’s degree program in construction, engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Reliable internet connection and self‑support hybrid office space or ability to travel to a Hennepin County collaborative workspace.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

• Experience with troubleshooting basic computer issues; using small tools (including a hammer and power drill);
  Microsoft Office/Google Product, Microsoft Visual Basic, Access, ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Synchro/Sim Traffic.
• Knowledge of math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in person, and via email and phone.

We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high‑quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

If you have questions, contact Talent Acquisition division, Hennepin County Human Resources department. Submit a request /ask-hr or .