Capital Development Intern (Part Time)

Utah Transit Authority; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Transit Pass

457 Plan

Wellness program

Free on-site fitness facilities

Training & development

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority's Capital Development team offers a part-time internship lasting 6–12 months. This role provides hands-on experience in the early stages of transit project development, including project scoping, environmental review, funding and grant development, and preliminary design.

You will support research, data collection and analysis, preparation of reports and presentations, and administrative and project coordination tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior-level college student or above pursuing a degree in urban planning or related field.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Transcripts and two letters of recommendation required prior to any offer of employment.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct research, organize information, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scoping, environmental review, funding and grant development, and preliminary design.
• Support project development activities including research, data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and presentations.
• Assist with administrative and project coordination tasks.

Skills

Urban/community planning

Transportation system planning

Public administration

Quantitative/statistical analysis

Business/technical writing

Independent work

Time management

Education

Urban planning degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utah Transit Authority

Description

Utah Transit Authority’s Capital Development team supports the advancement of transit investments across the Wasatch Front. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the early stages of transit project development, including project scoping, environmental review, funding & grant development, and preliminary design. You will support a variety of project development activities, including research, data collection & analysis, preparation of reports & presentations, and administrative & project coordination tasks.

This position is a part-time internship, not to exceed 29 hours per week, and is expected to last 6-12 months

This is an in‑person position that cannot be conducted remotely. If you do not live in the Salt Lake City or surrounding area, this position would require you to relocate for the full duration of the internship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

• Currently enrolled as a junior‑level college student or above at an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in urban planning, transportation planning, engineering, public administration, or a related field.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Transcripts and two letters of recommendation will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic understanding of one or more of the following areas:
  • Urban/community planning
  • Transportation system planning
  • Public administration
  • Quantitative/statistical analysis
  • Business/technical writing
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct research, organize information, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.

Pay Rate: $20.88 per hour

As an intern or temporary employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Free Transit Pass.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on‑site fitness facilities.

Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801‑287‑2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug‑free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre‑employment drug test. If a pre‑employment test returns a non‑negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post‑accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.