About the role#
This internship program provides hands-on experience in transportation consulting. You will work alongside staff at all levels on real projects to develop your professional skills. Interns take on tasks and responsibilities similar to those of entry-level staff. You will receive continuous feedback throughout the program to help guide your career development.
What you'll do#
- Solve complex transportation planning and engineering problems.
- Work on projects such as traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight movement, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans.
- Communicate project findings clearly in writing and through oral presentations, including in community engagement settings.
- Use software to make informed, timely recommendations.
- Adopt new tools and technologies while maintaining professional judgment and critical thinking.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree program with junior or senior standing, or a master's degree program.
- Academic background in fields such as civil engineering, urban planning, environmental engineering, economics, sociology, statistics, anthropology, graphic design, data science, or related disciplines.
- Strong interest in transportation planning and engineering principles.
- Proficiency in at least one of these tools: 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).
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- A desire to partner with and serve local communities.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship. Sick time is accrued at 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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