Planning Internship - Summer 2026

Walker Consultants • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Walker Consultants is seeking a part-time to full-time Planning Intern to work on parking policy studies, supply/demand analyses, parking system research, alternative transportation studies, data collection and analysis, and other related tasks. Hours may vary depending on individual needs and schedules.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in urban or transportation planning or policy, transportation engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellent written communication, verbal communication, creativity, storytelling, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, provide technical analysis, extract key findings, and takeaways.
• Ability to organize and execute a variety of tasks across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Creativity and the ability and attitude to take the initiative with assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design and public engagement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of planners in Walker’s Indianapolis office on a variety of parking and mobility planning, operations, and curb management projects.
• Conduct research and analyze data in specific or general parking, mobility, and curb management areas using a variety of methods.
• Identify common problems, issues, and opportunities based on observation, research, and data analysis.
• Develop strategies, actions, and projects to address identified issues consistent with community goals, best practices/standards, and applicable regulations.
• Develop recommendations and implementation strategies.
• Prepare information (i.e., project fact sheets, maps, display boards, slides, online platforms, etc.) to explain projects in simple terms to and gather input from stakeholders and the public.
• Work with and communicate effectively with a broad range of team members, clients, review agencies, and others as appropriate for a range of project types.
• Participate in a range of challenging parking, mobility, and curb management projects.
• Assist with coordinating projects among team members, clients, and external consultants.
• Conduct field visits to client sites, collect data, make observations, help facilitate meetings, and present findings.
• Up to 10% travel - overnight and air travel to client sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed