Transportation Internship (Engineer or Planner)
Transportation Engineer/Planner Intern
About the Role
Our intern program focuses on skills development while maximizing opportunities for learning and professional experience. Internships are available for a semester, summer, or throughout the year. Hours and work schedules will be determined based on your availability and the office’s needs. Interns will be provided with continuous feedback and have the opportunity to collaborate with staff at all levels on projects to aid in their career development and gain insight into a career in transportation consulting. Best of all, our interns take on tasks and responsibilities that are similar to those of our entry-level staff, so you'll gain real-world experience that will prepare you for whatever comes next in your career.
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
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)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range for this position across all our locations is $22 – $31 hourly. Placement within this range will be determined based upon geographic location, education, experience, and qualifications.
Sick Time: While interns are not eligible for our full benefits package, sick time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.