Transportation Internship (Summer 2026) at Fehr & Peers

Walnut Creek, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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TransportationIndustries

Requirements

Strong interest or knowledge of transportation planning/engineering principles and practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and presentation skills
A passion for partnering with and serving the local communities
Completion or current enrollment in a bachelor’s (junior or senior standing) or master’s degree program in transportation or civil engineering; transportation/urban planning; or a related field (e.g., geography, public policy, economics, sociology, statistics, anthropology, graphic design, data science, GIS)
Proficiency in one of the following: Microsoft Excel, the 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)

Responsibilities

Analyze/solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including in a community engagement setting
Use software effectively and make timely and informed recommendations
Work on a variety of projects which may include traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Transportation PlanningTraffic EngineeringTravel Demand ModelingTraffic Impact StudiesTraffic Operations SimulationsBicycle PlanningPedestrian PlanningFreight PlanningTransit PlanningRegional Transportation PlansCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate is $34 - $36 an hour, with placement determined by education, experience, and qualifications.

Is this internship remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this transportation internship?

Key skills include strong interest or knowledge of transportation planning/engineering, excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, and proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, ArcGIS, or traffic operations software.

What is the company culture like for interns at Fehr & Peers?

The intern program emphasizes skills development, learning, and professional experience, with continuous feedback, collaboration with staff at all levels, and an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this internship?

Strong candidates have junior or senior standing or are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in transportation, civil engineering, urban planning, or related fields, along with a passion for serving local communities—even if not all qualifications are met, all are encouraged to apply.

Fehr & Peers

Develops tailored transportation solutions

About Fehr & Peers

Fehr & Peers specializes in developing innovative transportation solutions tailored to diverse community needs, leveraging self-funded research and development investments to provide well-informed, data-driven answers and potential solutions. They actively listen to client and community needs, handling every project with diligence and focus, and have been trusted as objective partners in transportation since 1985.

100 Pringle Ave #600, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USAHeadquarters

1985Year Founded

$5MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

ConsultingIndustries

201-500Employees