Planning Internship

Walker Consultants

Oct 16

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Chicago

Requirements

Actively pursuing a master’s degree in urban or transportation planning or policy, transportation engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated excellent written communication, verbal communication, creativity, storytelling, organization, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to analyze large data sets, provide technical analysis, and extract key findings and takeaways.
Ability to organize and execute on a variety of tasks across multiple projects and deadlines.
Creativity and the ability and attitude to take the initiative with assigned tasks.
Interest in and curiosity about access, mobility/transportation, parking, technology, and curb management topics and initiatives.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
Graphic design and public engagement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist a team of planners in the Chicago office and throughout the Midwest and U.S. on a variety of parking and mobility planning, operations, and curb management projects.
Conduct research and analyze data in specific or general parking, mobility, and curb management areas using a variety of methods.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Write and present findings, formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
Identify common problems, issues, and opportunities based on observation, research, and data analysis.
Develop strategies, actions, and projects to address identified issues consistent with community goals, best practices/standards, and applicable regulations.
Develop recommendations and implementation strategies.
Prepare information (i.e., project fact sheets, maps, display boards, slides, online platforms, etc.) to explain projects in simple terms to and gather input from stakeholders and the public.
Work with and communicate effectively with a broad range of team members, clients, review agencies, and others as appropriate for a range of project types.
Participate in a range of challenging parking, mobility, and curb management projects.
Support development of planning, operations, and technology documents with a primary focus on research, data collection, field assessment, data analysis, mapping, writing, and editing reports.
Prepare information to explain projects clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and public, as well as gather feedback and input from community members and stakeholders.
Assist with coordinating projects among team members, clients, and external consultants.
Communicate and interact with team members, clients, and review agencies.
Conduct field visits to client sites, collect data, make observations, help facilitate meetings, and present findings.
Up to 10% travel - overnight and air travel to client sites.

FAQs

What is the location of the Planning Internship?

The internship is located in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work model allowing for up to 10% in-person fieldwork and 90% choice between remote or in-office work.

How many hours per week is the Planning Internship expected to require?

The anticipated schedule is 10 to 20 hours per week, with additional hours potentially available on a periodic basis.

What key responsibilities will the Planning Intern have?

The Planning Intern will assist in various parking and mobility planning projects, conduct research and data analysis, write reports, and present findings among other related tasks.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be actively pursuing a master’s degree in urban or transportation planning, transportation engineering, or a related field, and must demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and technical skills.

Is travel required for this internship?

Yes, up to 10% travel may be required, including overnight and air travel to client sites.

What software skills are preferred for the Planning Intern position?

Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as working knowledge of ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.

Will the intern receive mentorship during the experience?

Yes, interns will receive mentorship about potential career opportunities in the transportation and urban planning field.

What areas of research will the Planning Intern focus on?

The Planning Intern will work on parking policy studies, supply/demand analyses, alternative transportation studies, data collection, and analysis in the field of mobility and curb management.

Does Walker Consultants provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and invites all qualified applicants to apply without discrimination.

Walker Consultants

Planning, design, engineering, forensics, and restoration consulting for the built environment. 100% Employee-Owned.

Engineering & Construction

Industry

201-500

Employees

1965

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Walker Consultants provides planning, design, engineering, forensics, restoration and consulting for the built environment. Our experts have been advancing industry standards since we began in 1965. We are a 100% employee-owned company that takes pride in the value we provide our clients through integrity, honesty, and excellence. Walker possesses a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions. We offer our clients a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts from within the transportation industry who can bring effective and practical solutions to complex challenges. Our abilities reach far beyond parking and mobility and include highly experienced forensic engineers who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects. Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering and architectural design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence make Walker the first choice for these specialized services throughout the country.