About the role#
Fehr & Peers offers a summer internship program focused on skills 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 similar to entry-level staff and receive continuous feedback to aid in career growth. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role based in Tacoma, Washington.
What you'll do#
- Solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems.
- Work on projects such as 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 in writing and orally, including during community engagement settings.
- Use software to make informed recommendations.
- Adopt new tools and technologies while maintaining professional judgment and accountability for your results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's (junior or senior standing) or master's degree program.
- Relevant majors include Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Anthropology, Graphic Design, or Data Science.
- Knowledge of or interest in transportation planning and engineering principles.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A desire to partner with and serve 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: Tacoma, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $24-$30 per hour.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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