Planning Internship

SRF Consulting Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking an intern to join our Transportation Planning Group in Minneapolis, MN. You will contribute to transportation, community, and sustainability planning projects, supporting multiple teams and engaging with public agencies.

You will assist with meetings, outreach, data analysis, and the preparation of final plans and reports. The internship emphasizes collaboration, learning across projects, and exposure to a range of planning disciplines.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a university’s planning, urban studies, or related program (undergraduates in later years).
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to learn from a wide variety of planning projects.
• GIS and/or graphic design skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for public or client-facing meetings and presentations.
• Participate in engagement events and public outreach efforts.
• Conduct research, compile quantitative and qualitative data, and conduct analyses to support ongoing projects.
• Support the creation of reports, memos, final plans, and other deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members to provide insights and recommendations based on analysis and research findings.
• Provide general support to the teams, including data entry, stakeholder coordination, and preparation of proposal materials.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrollment in planning/urban studies program

Tools

GIS

Graphic design

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF's engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company's growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

SRF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

Our growing Transportation Planning Group is seeking an intern to join our team. This position would be based in our Minneapolis, MN office and will support transportation, community, and sustainability planning projects, with opportunities to engage with other teams as available. The team leads a wide variety of projects for public agencies, including but not limited to: transportation safety plans, multimodal corridor and transportation studies, comprehensive plannings, transportation training programs, policy development, resiliency and sustainability initiatives, freight and rail planning, research projects, grant applications and funding strategies, and projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gases from the transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for public or client-facing meetings and presentations.
• Participate in engagement events and public outreach efforts.
• Conduct research, compile quantitative and qualitative data, and conduct analyses to support ongoing projects.
• Support the creation of reports, memos, final plans, and other deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members to provide insights and recommendations based on analysis and research findings.
• Provide general support to the teams, including data entry, stakeholder coordination, and preparation of proposal materials.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a university’s planning, urban studies, or another related graduate or undergraduate program (for undergraduates at a junior or senior level).
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to learn from a wide variety of planning projects.
• GIS and/or graphic design skills preferred but not required.

Salary

$25.00/hr

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Diversity Statement

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / ... We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hairstyle or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.