Transportation Internship (Summer 2027) (copy)

Responsibilities

• Analyze/solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems   
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including in a community engagement setting   
• Use software effectively and make timely and informed recommendations   
• Work on a variety of projects which may include traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans  
• Embrace opportunities to learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working that enhance day-to-day work, while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results

Qualifications (We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed below)

• Strong interest or knowledge of transportation planning/engineering principles and practices   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and presentation skills   
• A passion for partnering with and serving the local communities   
• Completion or current enrollment in a bachelor’s (junior or senior standing) or master’s degree program. Various degrees considered including transportation or civil engineering; transportation/urban planning; or a related field (e.g., geography, public policy, economics, sociology, statistics, anthropology, graphic design, data science, GIS)   
• Proficiency in one of the following: Microsoft Excel, the Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, ArcGIS, statistical software (Stata, R, SPSS) traffic operations software (VISSIM, Synchro), design and drafting software (AutoCAD, MicroStation), or travel demand modeling software (TransCAD, Cube) 
• Openness to exploring and responsibly using new and emerging technologies and tools, while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgement