About the role#
Join our Transportation Planning team in Bloomington for a summer internship. You will work alongside architecture, engineering, and planning professionals to advance community engagement and planning services. This role involves participating in the full planning and design process, from initial stakeholder engagement to the preparation of final documentation.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on planning projects.
- Assist with community and stakeholder engagement efforts.
- Support the preparation of various planning documents.
- Participate in formal software training, learning seminars, and networking events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for urban, regional, or transportation planning.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience or training in ArcGIS.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design tools is preferred.
- Experience with technical data research and analysis.
- Experience or training in 3D visualization software, such as SketchUp or Lumion.
Location & details#
- Location: Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Modality: Primarily on-site, with potential for flexible arrangements.
- Term: Summer 2027, from May 25 through August 13.
- Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: Paid position, ranging from 20 to 24 USD per hour.
About TKDA
TKDA is a civil engineering firm founded in 1910. It is 100 percent employee-owned and maintains a staff of 201 to 500 people. The company provides engineering, architecture, and planning services to clients in the transportation, water, and industrial sectors. It operates from a headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, with additional offices in cities including Chicago, Seattle, and Duluth.
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