Travel Demand Modeling Intern - Traffic & Planning

Dccm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Dccm is seeking motivated college students for a civil engineering internship in Austin, Texas. Interns will contribute to regional transportation projects, gaining hands-on experience with travel demand modeling. Responsibilities include analyzing data, assisting in model validation, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should pursue relevant degrees, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a chance to impact real-world infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and judgment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Construct, calibrate, analyze, and document inputs for travel demand models.
• Analyze socioeconomic data and origin-destination data under supervision.
• Assist with model validation for accuracy and reliability.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical capabilities

Teamwork

Python programming

R programming

GIS concepts

Education

Pursuing a degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, geography, data science, or related field

Job description

Description

This internship is designed for motivated college students pursuing a degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, geography, data science, or a related field. You will directly contribute to meaningful projects that shape regional transportation infrastructure and see how your technical skills translate into real-world impact. You will also gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard travel demand modeling platforms.

What you will do:

• Construct, calibrate, analyze, test, and document inputs for travel demand models.
• Analyze socioeconomic data, household travel surveys, and origin‑destination data under supervision.
• Assist with model validation against existing conditions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Apply models to forecast future transportation network performance under different growth scenarios, policy changes, and major infrastructure projects (highways, transit, etc.).
• Help evaluate the feasibility and economic viability of proposed transportation improvements.
• Support the preparation of technical memos, reports, and presentations for internal teams, clients, and public stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and,
• Exposure to travel demand modeling concepts and terminology.
• Exposure to construction and manipulation of layers in a GIS environment.
• Exposure to computer programming with Python, R, or similar.