Intern - Transportation Planning
About The Position
Join GFT , an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Transportation Planning Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging. Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature roadway projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing planning services for a wide variety of transportation projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Assist in preparing basic planning studies and gathering data for capital planning activities. Collaborate with senior planners and project managers on various transportation projects. Participate in community engagement by attending public meetings and collecting stakeholder input. Support the development of reports, presentations, and documentation related to the capital program. What you'll bring to our firm: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. A demonstrated interest in transportation planning through prior internships, work experience, or applied academic coursework. Basic understanding of transportation planning principles and practices. Experience using Microsoft Office suite and basic graphics software. Strong written and verbal communication skills. What we prefer you bring: Familiarity with transportation modeling software or GIS applications. Prior experience or coursework related to transportation planning or transit-oriented projects. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- A demonstrated interest in transportation planning through prior internships, work experience, or applied academic coursework.
- Basic understanding of transportation planning principles and practices.
- Experience using Microsoft Office suite and basic graphics software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with transportation modeling software or GIS applications.
- Prior experience or coursework related to transportation planning or transit-oriented projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing basic planning studies and gathering data for capital planning activities.
- Collaborate with senior planners and project managers on various transportation projects.
- Participate in community engagement by attending public meetings and collecting stakeholder input.
- Support the development of reports, presentations, and documentation related to the capital program.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
