Transportation Planning Intern

Mark Thomas • Long Beach, CA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Mark Thomas is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern to join the team! The Transportation Planning Intern performs entry-level planning duties to include research, writing, and other planning-related administrative duties. The Transportation Planning Intern provides general support and assistance to the Planning group and applies practical aspects of their formal education. Mark Thomas is a great place to start and grow your career – join us!

Requirements

• Student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Planning/Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture, or Engineering field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work & interact successfully in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work or volunteer experience a plus
• Entry-level practical understanding of GIS, Adobe Creative Suite software preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists Planners with routine or daily tasks; provides support for larger efforts as assigned
• Conducts routine studies and analysis of assigned planning projects and community programs as assigned
• Prepares planning related research and analysis on infrastructure solutions to address travel safety
• Evaluates non-infrastructure solutions (education, enforcement, evaluation, encouragement, equity) to address specific community needs
• Considers bicycle and pedestrian solutions for implementation
• Summarizes constraints and opportunities, crash analysis, and recommendations into technical memorandums and reports
• Assists in the development of planning documents including active transportation plans, safety plans, corridor plans, feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, etc.
• Organizes and maintains project data and files, including hard copies and electronic files
• Provides general planning support to include data collection, organize documentation, and other assigned administrative duties
• Visits project sites for collection of photographs and review of field conditions
• Meets deadlines in a timely manner as determined by supervisor
• Participates in training activities and actively seek opportunities to contribute to the achievement of Mark Thomas goals.

Benefits

• Mark Thomas offers student interns a fantastic, applied learning experience in civil engineering, a competitive hourly rate, paid sick time, budgeted time for training and career development, and flexible schedules with hybrid work environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern