Transportation Planning Intern

Woolpert•Cincinnati, OH

6h•$20 - $22

About The Position

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview: Join the Woolpert Team for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth specific to our community of students. At this time, we are seeking a Transportation Planning Intern (Co-op) in Woolpert’s Cincinnati, Ohio office for the summer semester. This position would be a part-time internship for the Spring 2026 semester (10-20 hours per week). We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What you will do: The Transportation Planning Intern will work alongside the Woolpert Transportation group on various projects, learning how to apply GIS mapping and analysis, graphics support, public involvement, client communications, and full report production including writing and editing. Our clients include federal, state, and local government agencies; development firms; Metropolitan Planning Organizations; public-private partnerships; and all projects include the implementation of planning principles. Our projects directly impact the communities through context-sensitive design. Making Real Impacts: The Woolpert Student Program At Woolpert, meaningful internships are built into the fabric of our company. We recognize that our students are the future. As an intern or co-op at Woolpert, you are given responsibilities and leadership opportunities within your technical teams and the intern program that allow for the development of your professional and technical skills. Interns work alongside our Woolpert professionals and provide support and new perspectives to our teams on critical projects. We offer a three-tiered experience that encourages students to return for future semesters and the possibility of full-time hire after graduation. Each internship semester offers an enriched 3-to-4-month program with a supportive and collaborative virtual, in-person or hybrid environment. We recognize that school comes first for students. Managers work with their interns to find a schedule that works best for both parties.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least third-year status
Be studying Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability or a related field
Be an investigative learner, ask questions and demonstrate curiosity to learn more
Have a general understanding and working knowledge of various graphics capability including ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related programs
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills
You must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
Because some of our projects are working with the federal government, you must be a U.S citizen to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the Woolpert Transportation Group
Gain real-world experience working alongside planners, architects, engineers and other designers
Learn about developing plans that are customized to each of our client’s needs as well as the planning context in order to establish a long-range vision for sustainable, equitable, and safe multimodal transportation networks and communities

Benefits

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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