About the role#
This internship at Fehr & Peers focuses on skill development and professional experience. You will work alongside staff at all levels to gain insight into a career in transportation consulting. Interns take on tasks and responsibilities similar to entry-level staff. You will receive continuous feedback throughout the summer of 2027 to support your career growth.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems.
- Work on diverse projects, 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 findings clearly and concisely, both in writing and during community engagement settings.
- Use technical software to make informed recommendations.
- Adopt new tools and technologies to enhance your daily work while maintaining accountability for your results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor or master degree program. Relevant fields include Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Anthropology, Graphic Design, or Data Science.
- A strong interest in transportation planning or engineering principles.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present information effectively.
- A desire to partner with and serve local communities.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, ArcGIS, Stata, R, SPSS, VISSIM, Synchro, AutoCAD, MicroStation, TransCAD, or Cube.
- An openness to exploring new technologies while maintaining critical thinking.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with an hourly wage of 24-30 USD. Interns accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
About Fehr & Peers
Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm founded in 1985. Based in Walnut Creek, California, the company operates 24 offices across the country. It employs over 400 staff members. The firm works with both public and private clients to design transportation systems for people and goods.
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