Transportation Planning Intern- Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Stantec is seeking one or more interns to support our Urban Mobility Planning Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Preferred candidates will have a passion for transportation planning with a background in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, or urban design.

Candidates must be willing to travel and will ideally have a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will be experienced or interested in the development of client-facing materials, facilitating meetings,

Qualifications

• College coursework in planning, design, or engineering toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Transportation concentration or strong interest in transportation planning preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of system-level transportation plans or corridor studies
• Assist with facilitation of public outreach events
• Assist with entry level planning and/or design duties, as needed
• Report editing in Word or Adobe InDesign
• Conceptual site design and graphics development with Adobe Illustrator
• Technical writing, and summary of project-record notes/files
• Tabular data analysis and summary reporting
• Map creation or data analysis with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Strong oral and written communication

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SketchUp

Education

College coursework in Planning, Design, or Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (in progress)

Transportation concentration or interest

Valid driver’s license

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking one or more creative and motivated interns to support our Urban Mobility Planning Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Preferred candidates will have a passion for transportation planning with a background in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, or urban design. Candidates must be willing to travel and will ideally have a valid driver’s license.

The ideal candidate will be experienced or interested in the development of client-facing materials, facilitating meetings, and management of internal resources. Technical experience with at least one of these key software programs is also a requirement: ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or SketchUp. Above all, the successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated and curious, have a friendly, professional demeanor, and be able to multitask, ask questions, and learn from feedback. Position(s) will be full-time during the summer months, and flexible for part-time work during school semester(s).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of system-level transportation plans or corridor studies

• Assist with facilitation of public outreach events

• Assist with entry level planning &/or design duties, as needed

• Report editing in Word or Adobe InDesign

• Conceptual site design and graphics development with Adobe Illustrator

• Technical writing, and summary of project-record notes/files

• Tabular data analysis and summary reporting

• Map creation or data analysis with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated and highly organized

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Comprehensive approach to challenges and problem-solving

• Adaptive to new software programs and web platforms

• Strong research skills and open to feedback

• Experience with ArcGIS Desktop, AutoCAD, &/or Microstation software

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, InDesign, &/or Illustrator

Education and Experience

• College course work in Planning, Design, or Engineering program working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Transportation concentration or strong interest in transportation planning is preferred.

• A valid driver’s license

Position will primarily work in an office setting but may require some field work depending on specific training, mentoring, and project needs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

$23.47 - $34.50 Hourly

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.