Transportation Internship (Summer 2027)

Fehr & Peers•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Transportation Internship is designed to develop skills and provide learning and professional experience in transportation consulting. Internships may be available for a semester, summer, or throughout the year; hours and schedules are determined by the intern’s availability and office needs. Interns receive continuous feedback and collaborate with staff at all levels on projects to support career development and provide insight into transportation consulting. Interns take on tasks and responsibilities similar to those of entry-level staff. Projects may involve traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans. The position is listed at $24–$30 per hour, with placement in the range based on education, experience, and qualifications. Interns are not eligible for the full benefits package, but accrue sick time at one hour for every 30 hours worked.

Requirements

Strong interest or knowledge of transportation planning or engineering principles and practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationship, and presentation skills.
Passion for partnering with and serving local communities.
Completion of or current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program with junior or senior standing, or a master’s degree program. Relevant fields may include transportation or civil engineering, transportation or urban planning, or related fields such as geography, public policy, economics, sociology, statistics, anthropology, graphic design, data science, or GIS.
Proficiency in at least one of the following: Microsoft Excel; Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp; ArcGIS; statistical software such as Stata, R, or SPSS; traffic operations software such as VISSIM or Synchro; design and drafting software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation; or travel demand modeling software such as TransCAD or Cube.
Openness to exploring and responsibly using new and emerging technologies and tools while maintaining critical thinking and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including in community engagement settings.
Use software effectively and make timely, informed recommendations.
Work on projects that may include traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans.
Learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and ways of working while maintaining professional judgment, critical thinking, and accountability for results.