Transportation Planning Intern

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. 

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. 

Your Opportunity 

Stantec is seeking one or more creative and motivated interns to support our Urban Mobility Planning Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Preferred candidates will have a passion for transportation planning with a background in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, or urban design. Candidates must be willing to travel and will ideally have a valid driver’s license. 

The ideal candidate will be experienced or interested in the development of client-facing materials, facilitating meetings, and management of internal resources. Technical experience with at least one of these key software programs is also a requirement: ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or SketchUp. Above all, the successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated and curious, have a friendly, professional demeanor, and be able to multitask, ask questions, and learn from feedback. Position(s) will be full-time during the summer months, and flexible for part-time work during school semester(s). 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of system-level transportation plans or corridor studies 
• Assist with facilitation of public outreach events 
• Assist with entry level planning &/or design duties, as needed 
• Report editing in Word or Adobe InDesign 
• Conceptual site design and graphics development with Adobe Illustrator 
• Technical writing, and summary of project-record notes/files 
• Tabular data analysis and summary reporting 
• Map creation or data analysis with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online 

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Self-motivated and highly organized 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Comprehensive approach to challenges and problem-solving 
• Adaptive to new software programs and web platforms 
• Strong research skills and open to feedback 
• Experience with ArcGIS Desktop, AutoCAD, &/or Microstation software