College Intern – Mobility & Infrastructure

POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is seeking innovative and enthusiastic interns interested in helping to achieve the department’s mission, which is to provide the physical mobility to support the social and economic mobility of the citizens of Pittsburgh through the management, design, improvement, and operation of the public street rights of way. All interns interested in the field of transportation are encouraged to apply. Applicants majoring in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geographical Information Systems, or a related degree are preferred.

Interns would have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following Bureaus within the department:

Planning, Policy, and Permitting is responsible for the comprehensive vision, guiding policies, and permitted uses of the urban mobility network and public rights of way.  In 2026, this division will be leading neighborhood transportation planning projects, creating new polices for autonomous and shared vehicles, and transitioning the city’s right-of-way permit process into a new, computer-based platform.
Transportation Operations oversees the City’s overall transportation and mobility network, which includes traffic design/flow, pavement markings and signage, and the maintenance and operation of overhead traffic control signals and other electronic traffic control devices city-wide. In 2020, the Bureau began designing and installing over 25 miles of new bicycle infrastructure and numerous traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvement projects throughout the City.
Project Design and Delivery is responsible for all major capital improvement projects for the City’s transportation or mobility infrastructure, such as street and bridge work, providing engineering services to address major slope failure, and addressing flood control needs.
Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about general operating procedures, public service, and the workings of City government.  For additional information about the work of the department, visit http://pittsburghpa.gov/domi.

Department: Mobility & Infrastructure
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $12-$15 per hour.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt
REQUIREMENTS
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.  Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
NOTE: For paid internships, the City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver’s license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:
Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Must be currently enrolled and taking classes in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate program; OR have graduated within the last twelve (12) months.
EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES
Contributes to departmental goals by completing assigned tasks and projects
Coordinates work in conjunction with project timelines.
Analyzes statistical data, completes surveys, performs research and develops reports.
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipates needed supplies; places and expedites orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies.
Provides general administrative support to staff.
Provides primary phone coverage (first to answer all incoming calls).
Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

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