Transportation Planning Intern - Data & GIS

CDM Smith; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Planning Intern or Co‑Op in the Chicago area to join our team. You will work with transportation engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects, performing data analysis and supporting travel demand modeling efforts.

You will collaborate with mid‑level and senior modelers, assist with data collection, basic reporting, GIS usage, and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed while enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Planning or a related field.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data analysis and potential coding for travel demand modeling projects.
• Check travel demand model output and perform validation analyses with existing traffic counts.
• Develop data to input into travel demand models.
• Assist with basic traffic data collection and elementary sections of reporting.
• Use GIS systems and conduct research and other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

Education

Planning degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

GIS

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Planning Intern or Co‑Op in the Chicago area to join our team. You will work with transportation engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects, performing data analysis and supporting travel demand modeling efforts.

You will collaborate with mid‑level and senior modelers, assist with data collection, basic reporting, GIS usage, and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed while enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Planning or a related field.