What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2025 position at RS&H?
The Opportunity
We currently seeking a Summer 2025 Transportation Planning Intern for the Transportation-Infrastructure Business Unit. This intern will be based in our Austin, TX office.
The Transportation Planning Intern will be mentored by and support mid-level and senior planning staff. This individual will assist in projects to identify future multimodal transportation needs and support the development of studies for clients, including Active Transportation Planning. This is an amazing opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a better understanding of the Transportation Planning Industry.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support for Active Transportation (Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities) Planning, Transportation System/Network Planning and Operations, Transportation Master Plans, Complete Streets, Land Use Planning, and Environmental Planning.
- Conduct research, data collection, and analysis
- GIS, Mapping, and development of representative figures
- Assist in report development and meeting preparation/support
- Perform basic calculations
Qualifications:
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a PAB-accredited institution in Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or associated field with an emphasis on Transportation Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Basic knowledge of Esri GIS software, preferably ArcGIS Pro
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values
- Must reside and/or attend an institution (physical) in or in the vicinity of Austin, TX.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- GIS experience (ArcGIS Pro and/Arc Map, a plus)
- Experience or exposure to transportation planning in Texas
- Specific interest in Transportation Planning
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The Team
From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans, to complex segmental bridges, our teams are providing the highest quality infrastructure and facility solutions. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.
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