About the role#
This summer internship offers a chance to build professional skills through hands-on experience in transportation consulting. You will work alongside staff at all levels on real projects, taking on responsibilities similar to those of entry-level employees. We provide continuous feedback to support your career development and give you insight into the field.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems.
- Work on projects such as traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans.
- Communicate project information clearly in writing and through oral presentations, including in community engagement settings.
- Use software tools to make informed, timely recommendations.
- Learn and adopt new technologies and methods while maintaining professional judgment and accountability.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree (junior or senior standing) or a master's degree program. We consider various fields including civil engineering, urban planning, statistics, sociology, anthropology, graphic design, data science, or related disciplines.
- A strong interest in transportation planning or engineering principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills plus the ability to build interpersonal relationships.
- A passion for partnering with and serving local communities.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, ArcGIS, statistical software (Stata, R, SPSS), traffic operations software (VISSIM, Synchro), design and drafting software (AutoCAD, MicroStation), or travel demand modeling software (TransCAD, Cube).
- Openness to exploring new tools and technologies.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Riverside, California.
- The internship takes place during the summer of 2027.
- This is a paid position with sick time accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
About Fehr & Peers
Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm founded in 1985. Based in Walnut Creek, California, the company operates 24 offices across the country. It employs over 400 staff members. The firm works with both public and private clients to design transportation systems for people and goods.
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