Rail Data Analysis and Inventory Manager

Essential Job Duties:

Are you interested in using your GIS and data analysis skills to improve railroad safety and efficiency while gaining invaluable real-world work experience? This exciting summer internship opportunity is administered by NC State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education, but you will be working directly with staff at the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division.

Specific tasks and skillsets include:

• Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data using ArcGIS software
• Design, program, or model GIS applications and/or procedures related to railroad crossing data, engineering projects, studies, crashes, and railroad incidents
• Collect, query, analyze, reconcile, and update rail crossing database
• Field work and data gathering activities involving railroad/highway related projects
• Correspond with other staff and customers of NCDOT Rail Division

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Other technical and/or administrative tasks as assigned.
Intern may occasionally be requested to enter railroad property right-of-way, safely traversing railroad tracks and drive a state vehicle (Truck/SUV).

Minimum Experience/Education:

Undergraduate or Masters student enrolled at an institute of higher learning seeking a
degree related to GIS, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer/Industrial Engineering, or
Other Applied Sciences

Department Required Skills:

• Skills using ArcGIS or other GIS software and the associated tools and packages. Exposure to Arcade, Python and SQL programming languages
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Excel formulas and logical constructs to sort/filter datasets
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

N/A