About the role#
This internship program focuses on professional development and hands-on experience in transportation consulting. Interns collaborate with staff at all levels and take on responsibilities similar to entry-level staff. This is a paid, full-time position for Summer 2026.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and solve complex transportation planning and engineering problems.
- Work on a variety of project types, including traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans.
- Communicate project information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally, including during community engagement settings.
- Use specialized software to develop timely and informed recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s (junior or senior standing) or master’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Health, Economics, Sociology, Data Science, or related fields.
- A strong interest in transportation planning and engineering principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- A passion for partnering with and serving local communities.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: Microsoft Excel, 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).
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2026
- Note: Sick time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
