Transit Planning Intern II

AECOM; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Transit Planning Intern to join our Middleton, WI team. The internship is expected to begin in May 2027, with responsibilities spanning planning, data collection, GIS mapping, and option assessment for transit projects.

You will work under supervision of senior staff, contributing to studies and reports while gaining exposure to local, state, and federal transportation topics. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical communication, and growth within a global

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field with at least two years of study.
• Eligible to apply for MA/MS if planning to continue in the same field.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop transportation projects with a focus on transit under supervision.
• Support planning studies and reports for new and updated plans.
• Collect statistical data and prepare reports/maps on census, land use, roads, crashes, assets.
• Use GIS to analyze data and prepare maps for reports.
• Conduct concept-level evaluation of transportation improvements.
• Document and present findings on transportation planning projects.
• Research current transportation topics at local/state/federal levels.
• Assist with other duties assigned by senior staff or Project Managers.

Skills

GIS proficiency

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Planning/Urban Design or related field

Pursuing MA/MS in related field

Tools

ArcMap

ArcPro

ArcGIS Online

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Middleton, WI - 1350 Deming Way
• Compensation: USD 20.31 - USD 27.92 - hourly

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Transit Planning Intern to join our team in Middleton, WI.

This position is expected to begin in May 2027.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and project development activities for transportation projects, with a focus on transit projects, under supervision of more senior staff.
• Supporting planning studies and reports for new and updated plans and programs.
• Collecting a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics, such as census information, land use, roadway network, crash records, and asset inventories.
• Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze data and prepare detailed maps for use in reports.
• Conducting concept level evaluation of transportation improvement options.
• Documenting and presenting findings on transportation planning projects.
• Researching current transportation related topics at local, State, and Federal levels.
• Researching project options and documents findings
• Assisting with other duties assigned by senior staff and/or Project Managers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Planning, Urban Design, or related field and must have completed at least two years of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a MA/MS in a related field.
• Previous internship or co-op experience.
• Desire to help shape high quality transit systems in cities across the United States, including municipalities like the City of Madison.
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills
• Coursework and/or project experience in transit planning and policy foundations including transit network concepts, conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments, and awareness of public engagement best practices.
• Involved in student organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic proficiency with Geographic Information Systems such as ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience in preparing graphics and visuals for a technical and public audience.
• Ability to work as a member of a team or perform independent work as required.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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About AECOM

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