About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work 40 hours per week from May or June through August. The role is remote, though you must attend team meetings in Berkeley, CA or San Rafael, CA every other week. We do not provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with a team to build complex demand, forecasting, planning, and scheduling models.
- Create new applications of AI technologies to solve problems in transport and infrastructure management.
- Support client engagements related to the planning, maintenance, and operations of transportation systems.
- Conduct technical analyses and develop AI models to support strategic operational plans.
- Explain your technical approaches to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or Aerospace), or a related field. Preference is given to those in Operations Research or Transportation Engineering.
- Proficiency in Python is required. Experience with C++, R, OPL, or VBA is preferred.
- Interest or experience in applied AI, including machine learning, supervised and unsupervised models, image recognition, and large language models.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Physical ability to sit for extended periods, operate standard office equipment, and travel as required.
- Ability to occasionally reach, bend, climb, or balance, and frequently lift up to 10 pounds (occasionally up to 40 pounds).
Location & details#
- Locations: Berkeley, CA and San Rafael, CA.
- Work modality: Remote with bi-weekly on-site meetings.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must possess existing work authorization.
About Woolpert
Woolpert provides architecture, engineering, and geospatial services to public and private sector clients. Founded in 1911, the company maintains a global presence with over 75 offices across five continents. It employs approximately 1,928 people. The firm focuses on infrastructure management, surveying, and design across sectors like aviation and transportation.
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