Transportation Planning Intern (Summer 2026)

Transportation Planning Intern

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of a Transportation Planning Intern, we'll count on you to:

• Collaborate with our multimodal teams of planners, engineers, technical specialists, and communications specialists.
• Collect and evaluate project data, including GIS analysis, Census data, analysis of large datasets, and research.
• Assist our team in providing transportation planning services for state and federal agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, transit agencies, cities and counties.
• Help write data-backed and compelling plans and studies, presenting your work to project team members and clients.
• Evaluate operational, connectivity, and safety needs across all modes of travel.
• Research and suggest strategies to address existing and future transportation system deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 2+ years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Engineering program
• Attention to detail
• Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.