SDOT Asset Management Data Maintainer/Analyst

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 (SDOT) is seeking a motivated intern to support its Asset and Performance Management (APM) team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in GIS, data analysis, and public infrastructure management while contributing to projects that have a direct impact on the safety and accessibility of Seattle’s streets. As an intern, you’ll help maintain and update critical asset data—particularly for curb ramps and sidewalks—using SDOT’s Enterprise Asset Management System and GIS web tools. You'll also support the development of interactive GIS dashboards and web applications that visualize asset conditions and locations, helping to inform decision-making. In addition, you’ll assist the team in evaluating and improving existing data maintenance workflows to increase efficiency and ensure data quality. This role is ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to apply their GIS and analytical skills in a real-world context while learning how data supports equitable and effective transportation planning. Professional 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 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. Job Responsibilities 35%Maintain and update asset work order and condition data using SDOT’s Enterprise Asset Management System to support accurate and reliable infrastructure records. 30%Learn and apply ESRI ArcGIS tools to update and manage asset geometries, contributing to the spatial accuracy of SDOT’s asset database. 20%Use existing GIS dashboard and Web applications to assist in tracking and reporting performance metrics related to transportation assets. 5%Collaborate with staff to enhance current GIS dashboards and develop new web applications that visualize asset conditions, locations, and trends. 5%Identify opportunities to streamline and improve asset data maintenance processes and workflows for greater efficiency and data quality. 5%Participate in meetings with the APM team and other asset management groups to gain insights into cross-functional operations and data-driven decision-making. Qualifications Education: Open to all undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program. Preferred Areas of Study: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Civil Engineering. Undergraduate Sophomore & Junior engineeringstudents must maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA throughout the internship. Other undergraduate majorsmust maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA throughout the internship. You will be successful in this internship if you have: • The ideal candidate will possess foundational analytical and technical skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, a basic understanding of database management concepts, and general familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, • Enjoy tackling problems and finding solutions, • Ability to work independently or in a team, Fast learner with computer software skill aptitude, Interest in working in public service. Additional Information Internship dates: Start/ End Dates: November 2025 – December 15th, 2026. Schedule: Intern will work up-to 20 hours/week while school is in session, up to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday. May work weekends, may work evenings. Salary: Undergraduate students will be paid $21.78-$21.78 per hour. Undergraduate Engineering students will be paid $26.41 - $27.52 per hour. Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. Hiring Process Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Your application will not be reviewed if any of these items are missing or incomplete. 1.Completed NEOGOV online application. 2.Cover letter. 3.Resume. 4.Unofficial transcript including current classes and GPA. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes a criminal history review. Hybrid Work:Interns are expected to report to work onsite in Seattle consistent with departmental in-office minimums and as operational needs require for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle. Therefore, interns are expected to have a Washington State address and reside in Washington State at the start and for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle. Who May Apply:This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences. Accommodations for people with disabilities is provided on request. The City is a Drug Free Workplace. • Work on meaningful projects that complement your academic program • Flexible working hours • Access to professional and educational development • Competitive pay • Commuting benefits including an ORCA pass and car share discounts • Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment) • Access to the City's new Flash Mentorship ProgramA printable document including all intern benefits can be found here (Download PDF reader)!