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Bachelors or Masters - Transportation Planning Intern (Summer 2025!)

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CDM Smith

21d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Tallahassee

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field, basic transportation knowledge, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required.
  • You will assist in data analysis, validate travel demand models, collect traffic data, conduct GIS research, and support reporting and other ad-hoc tasks with a team of engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning or related discipline. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
  • Basic knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by all transportation modes, and understanding of current transportation trends/issues. Basic knowledge of government regulations, and agency rules. Basic knowledge of the practical application of regional and community planning. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, models and equipment to study and/or design of movement of people, goods and services. Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects.
  • During this Internship you will work with our Transportation staff to assist with data analysis and potential coding for travel demand modeling projects.
  • You will work with mid-level and senior modelers to check travel demand model output, conduct comparison/validation analysis with existing traffic counts, and develop data to input into travel demand models.
  • You'll assist with basic traffic data collection, elementary sections of reporting, use of GIS systems, research and other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for the Summer of 2025.

What educational background is required for this position?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban, Community or Regional Planning, or a related discipline is required.

Is any travel required for this position?

Yes, domestic and/or international travel may be required, with an estimated travel frequency of 5%.

What types of skills are preferred for candidates applying for this internship?

Candidates should have a basic knowledge of transportation principles and methods, current transportation trends/issues, and practical applications of regional and community planning. Good written and oral communication skills are also important.

Will there be an opportunity to work on travel demand modeling projects?

Yes, interns will assist with data analysis and coding for travel demand modeling projects, including checking model output and conducting validation analysis with existing traffic counts.

Is a driver's license required for this internship?

Yes, an appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

What specific tasks will the intern be responsible for?

Interns will assist with basic traffic data collection, elementary report sections, use of GIS systems, research, and other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Does CDM Smith conduct background checks?

Yes, CDM Smith reserves the right to conduct background checks, including criminal, employment, education, and motor vehicle record checks after an offer of employment is made.

Are there any drug testing requirements for this position?

Yes, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Is this internship position temporary or permanent?

This position is temporary, specifically classified as Fulltime-Temporary.

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CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construction firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.