About the role#
This internship program focuses on professional development and hands-on experience in transportation consulting. You will work alongside staff at all levels on real projects, taking on tasks similar to those of entry-level employees. We provide continuous feedback to help you grow your career. This is a full-time, paid position based in Orlando for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Solve complex transportation planning and engineering problems.
- Collaborate on projects including traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight movement, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional plans.
- Communicate your findings clearly in writing and through oral presentations.
- Use specialized software to develop informed recommendations.
- Learn and adopt new tools and technologies to improve your work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's (junior or senior standing) or master's degree program.
- Relevant coursework in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Anthropology, Graphic Design, or Data Science.
- A strong interest in transportation planning or engineering principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal 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, traffic operations software, design and drafting software, or travel demand modeling software.
- Openness to using new technologies while maintaining critical thinking.
Location & details#
- Location: Orlando, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid position with sick time accrued at 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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