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Transportation Planning Intern

CompanyWoolpert
LocationCincinnati
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Transportation Planning Intern will assist the Woolpert Transportation group on various projects, applying GIS mapping and analysis, graphics support, and client communications. The role involves learning to produce reports and develop plans for sustainable transportation networks.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $22
Company Size
1414
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Woolpert is a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) services, with over a century of experience driving innovation and delivering impact. We fuse deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset to solve complex challenges across the public, private, and government sectors. Woolpert is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, a Top 25 Building Design+Construction firm, a Top 50 Engineering News-Record Design firm, and a Global Top 100 Geospatial company. Woolpert operates from more than 75 offices across five continents—building smarter, more resilient communities around the world. Learn more at woolpert.com.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p> <p>Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Position Overview:</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Join the Woolpert Team for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth specific to our community of students. At this time, we are seeking a Transportation Planning Intern (Co-op) in Woolpert’s Cincinnati, Ohio office for the summer semester. <strong>This position would be a part-time internship for the Spring 2026 semester (10-20 hours per week).</strong></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-teams="true">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. &nbsp;Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What you will do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The Transportation Planning Intern will work alongside the Woolpert Transportation group on various projects, learning how to apply GIS mapping and analysis, graphics support, public involvement, client communications, and full report production including writing and editing. Our clients include federal, state, and local government agencies; development firms; Metropolitan Planning Organizations; public-private partnerships; and all projects include the implementation of planning principles.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;projects directly&nbsp;impact&nbsp;the communities&nbsp;through&nbsp;context-sensitive design.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Work as part of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://woolpert.com/markets/transportation/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Woolpert Transportation Group</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Gain real-world experience&nbsp;working alongside&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">planners, architects,&nbsp;engineers&nbsp;and other designers</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Learn about&nbsp;developing&nbsp;plans that are customized to&nbsp;each of our client’s needs&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;the&nbsp;planning context&nbsp;in order&nbsp;to&nbsp;establish&nbsp;a long-range vision for&nbsp;sustainable,&nbsp;equitable, and safe&nbsp;multimodal&nbsp;transportation networks&nbsp;and communities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What you will bring:</strong></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Don’t&nbsp;have&nbsp;</span></em><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">all</span></em></strong><em><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;of these?&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;ok, we know&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.&nbsp;</span></em></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least third-year status</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Be studying&nbsp;Planning,&nbsp;Architecture,&nbsp;Engineering,&nbsp;Sustainability&nbsp;or a&nbsp;related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Be an investigative learner, ask questions and&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;curiosity to learn more&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Have a general understanding and working knowledge of various&nbsp;graphics capability&nbsp;including&nbsp;ArcGIS,&nbsp;Adobe Creative Suite,&nbsp;Microsoft Office, and related programs</span></li> <li>Have strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment</li> <li>Have exceptional multitasking and time management skills<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Please note: You must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment. Because some of our projects are working with the federal government, you must be a U.S citizen to apply for this role.&nbsp;</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">About Woolpert</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that is at the forefront of innovation to directly improve the world around us—through the roads you drive on, water you drink, schools you attend, parks you visit and so much more. At Woolpert, we believe that a strong, thriving company requires a diverse team with a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, knowledge, and experiences. Woolpert earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications through employee input and has a vision to be one of the world’s best companies by&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">nurturing a culture of growth, inclusion,&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;and respect</span><span data-contrast="none">. We hire and&nbsp;retain&nbsp;the best talent by advancing a positive culture, individual&nbsp;development&nbsp;and promoting from within.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The firm has 3,000+ employees and 80 offices on four continents. For more information, please explore </span><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3644185-1&amp;h=228231849&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwoolpert.com%2F&amp;a=woolpert.com"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">woolpert.com</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Making Real Impacts: The Woolpert Student Program</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Woolpert, meaningful internships are built into the fabric of our company. We recognize that our students&nbsp;are&nbsp;the future. As an intern or co-op at Woolpert, you are given responsibilities and leadership opportunities within your technical teams and the intern program that&nbsp;allow&nbsp;for the development of your professional and technical skills. Interns work alongside our Woolpert professionals and provide support and new perspectives to our teams on critical projects. We offer a three-tiered experience that encourages students to return for future semesters and the possibility of full-time&nbsp;hire&nbsp;after graduation.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Each internship semester offers an enriched 3-to-4-month program with a supportive and collaborative virtual, in-person or hybrid environment. We recognize that school comes first for students. Managers work with their interns to find a schedule that works best for both parties.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits You Will Love</strong></p> <p>Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 80 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).</li> <li>Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</li> <li>Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.</li> <li>Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.</li> <li>Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.</li> <li>Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$20</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$22 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:&nbsp; <a href="http://woolpert.com/about-us/">http://woolpert.com/about-us/</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.&nbsp; You may view more about EEO on our website: <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf">Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf</a> and <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf">EEO is the Law Poster Supplement</a>.</p> <p>Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting <u>askhr@woolpert.com</u>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>To all agencies:&nbsp;</em></strong><em>Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</em></p></div>
Key Skills
GIS MappingGraphics SupportPublic InvolvementClient CommunicationsReport ProductionWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationMultitaskingTime ManagementArcGISAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office
Categories
TransportationEngineeringEnvironmental & SustainabilityCreative & MediaConsulting
Benefits
Health InsuranceLife InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceFlexible Paid Time OffCareer DevelopmentRetirement PlanFitness ReimbursementPet InsuranceIdentity ProtectionTechnology StipendEmployee Assistance Program