Transportation Intern - Planning

Garver; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Volunteer activities

Skills-based training

Job summary

Garver seeks a Transportation Intern - Planning in Austin, TX, inviting a motivated student to gain real-world experience in corridor and statewide transportation planning and to learn from seasoned professionals.

The intern will participate in data analysis, stakeholder materials, and NEPA-related planning activities while exploring infrastructure projects across transportation, aviation, and water lines. Opportunities exist to collaborate with multiple disciplines and to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an environmental, planning or civil engineering degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the office, in the field, and travel to meetings as necessary.
• Proven time management skills and work ethic.
• Proven professional communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Desire to assist with a wide array of infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in data analysis and development of materials for stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to statewide and corridor planning reports with the team.
• Become familiar with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to transportation planning.
• Explore interdisciplinary interests including NEPA documentation, public engagement, data analysis, and planning documents.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and across business lines.
• Learn and utilize ArcGIS and other industry software.

Job description

Transportation Intern - Planning

Austin, Texas

Garver is seeking a motivated transportation planning student to join our Transportation Team in Austin, TX. This intern will gain real-world experience in transportation corridor and statewide planning, training by our experienced environmental and planning staff and project managers, and an understanding of how to apply their academic training in the consulting industry.

Internship Description

• Actively participate in data analysis, development of materials for stakeholder engagement efforts, and contributing to statewide and corridor planning reports by working alongside our dynamic consulting team.
• Become familiar with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to transportation planning.
• Explore your interdisciplinary interests including transportation planning and policy analysis, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, public and stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and developing planning documents while you gain exposure to many types of infrastructure projects across transportation, aviation, and water business lines.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines and across business lines.
• Learn and utilize industry-related software such as ESRI ArcGIS products.
• The successful candidate will be a motivated critical thinker with the adaptability to learn and engage with a variety of transportation projects.

Garver Launch Program

Elevate your summer experience with our immersive hands‑on intern development program. With Garver, you will:

• Engage daily with fellow Garver Launch interns and industry professionals to build your network.
• Participate in Garver's acclaimed wellness program, empowering you to prioritize your overall well‑being.
• Give back to your community through volunteer activities as part of our Garver Gives initiative.
• Enhance your professional growth by collaborating with Garver's Learning and Development team, which offers tailored training and programs, including skills‑based courses, designed to support your development.

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing an environmental, planning or civil engineering, or related degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the office, in the field, and travel to meetings, as necessary.
• Proven time management skills and work ethic.
• Proven professional communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• A strong desire to assist with a wide array of infrastructure improvement projects.

Preferred Skills

• Previous internship or co‑op experiencein the environmental, planning, or civil engineering field.
• Previous experience using GIS software.
• Reliable and responsible individual

Work Environment

This is an in‑office position; duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office setting. Occasional travel to offsite locations to perform work and work‑related tasks or to attend meetings may be required. This job description is intended to be generic in nature, and not all listed functions may be assigned.

Grow with us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people‑first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work for Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.