About the role#
This internship offers a chance to gain professional experience in transportation consulting. You will work alongside staff at all levels and take on tasks similar to those of entry-level employees. Our program focuses on skills development and provides continuous feedback to help you grow your career.
What you'll do#
- Solve complex transportation planning and engineering problems.
- Work on projects such as traffic impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit planning, regional transportation plans, and traffic operations simulations.
- Communicate your findings clearly in writing and through oral presentations, including in community engagement settings.
- Use technical software to make informed recommendations.
- Adopt new tools and technologies while maintaining professional judgment and accountability.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree (junior or senior standing) or a master's degree program.
- Academic background in fields such as Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Anthropology, Graphic Design, or Data Science.
- Strong interest in transportation planning and engineering principles.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to 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 software (AutoCAD, MicroStation), or travel demand modeling software (TransCAD, Cube).
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sick time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour 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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