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Description:

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. 

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. 

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. 
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews-bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone-together! 

Position Overview:
 

The Seattle Department of Transportation is committed to Vision Zero and working to end serious injuries and fatalities on city streets by 2030. SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and data-driven individual to support the Vision Zero team. This intern will help the Vision Zero team manage, update, and maintain the data that drives our decisions, and will analyze and report on data findings that will inform our program’s actions. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of skills in statistical testing, geospatial processing and analysis, literature reviews, and an excitement to learn about Seattle’s roadway system. This candidate should be comfortable with data analysis design, development, and implementation and the maintenance of dashboards, visualizations, datasets, and reports. This internship is full time during the summer with the option to extend into the school year.

Educational Benefits:  
 

• Apply classroom data analysis principles and problem solving to real world roadway challenges. 
• Learn and gain experience with statistical testing, mapping, and program evaluation.
• Learn the nuances of Seattle’s roadway safety system.
• Access to professional networking and training opportunities.

 
Other Benefits: 
• Contribute to your community while building a rewarding and impactful career by working with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).  
• Engage in meaningful and educational opportunities that align seamlessly with your academic program, enhancing both your knowledge and skills.  
• Develop valuable networking connections with experienced professional staff, fostering relationships that can support your future career growth.  
• Take advantage of City-sponsored training sessions and professional development modules to expand your expertise and competencies.  
• Experience a diverse range of  responsibilities and projects that contribute to making Seattle an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. 
Competitive Pay and Benefits:  
• Paid sick and safe leave after 90 days of employment.  
• Enjoy commuting benefits including ORCA transit passes, bike programs and benefits, guaranteed ride home program, carpool matching, and more.  
• Participate in the City’s Flash Mentorship program, offering quick and impactful guidance from experienced professionals to support your growth.

Skills/Eligibility:

Job Responsibilities

30% – Conduct statistical analyses and hypothesis testing to inform the development of Vision Zero strategies and support data-driven decision-making across program areas.

20% – Implement, maintain, and continuously improve data reporting dashboards and programmatic datasets to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable insights.

20% – Design, update, and manage dynamic data visualizations and geospatial maps to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

15% – Prepare reports and presentations that translate data findings into actionable recommendations, supporting strategic planning and evaluation within Vision Zero program areas.

15% – Provide timely support for ad hoc data requests, project development initiatives, and custom mapping needs across departments and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

Education:
Open to all graduate students and Junior, Senior and Graduate Engineering students who are enrolled in an accredited educational program.