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Walker Consultants · 1 month ago

Planning Internship - Winter 2026

Los Angeles, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

Walker Consultants is seeking a part-time Planning intern for Winter 2026 to assist with curb management planning, parking system research, and data collection and analysis. The role involves working with a team of planners on various projects, conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports.

ConsultingIndustrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assistant a team of planners in the Los Angeles office and U.S. on a variety of parking and mobility planning, operations, and curb management projects

Conduct research and analyze data in specific or general parking, mobility, and curb management areas using a variety of methods

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Write and present findings, formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence

Identify common problems, issues, and opportunities based on observation, research, and data analysis

Develop strategies, actions, and projects to address identified issues consistent with community goals, best practices/standards, and applicable regulations

Develop recommendations and implementation strategies

Prepare information (i.e., project fact sheets, display boards, slides, online platforms, etc.) to explain projects in simple terms to and gather input from stakeholders and the public

Work with and communicate effectively with a broad range of team members, clients, review agencies, and others as appropriate for a range of project types

Participate in a range of challenging parking, mobility, and curb management projects

Support development of planning, operations, and technology documents with a primary focus on research, data collection, field assessment, data analysis, mapping, writing, and editing reports

Prepare information to explain projects clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and public, as well as gather feedback and input from community members and stakeholders

Assist with coordinating projects among team members, clients, and external consultants

Communicate and interact with team members, clients, and review agencies

Conduct field visits to Client sites, collect data, make observations, help facilitate meetings, and present findings

Help develop proposals and contribute to marketing and business development functions with Clients across the region

Be involved in industry organizations and contribute to industry research, writing, and thought leadership on relevant parking, transportation, and mobility topics

10% travel required - overnight and air travel to client sites

Qualification

Urban planningData analysisMicrosoft ExcelArcGISAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignWritten communicationVerbal communicationCreativityCritical thinking

Required

Actively pursuing a master's degree in urban or transportation planning or policy, transportation engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated excellent written communication, verbal communication, creativity, storytelling, organization, and critical thinking skills

Ability to analyze large data sets, provide technical analysis, extract key findings and takeaways

The ability to organize and execute on a variety of tasks across multiple projects and deadlines

Creativity and the ability and attitude to take the initiative with work tasks, projects, and practice development

An interest and curiosity in access, mobility/transportation, parking, technology, and curb management topics and initiatives

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign

Preferred

Graphic design experience is a plus

Company

Walker Consultants

A structural engineering firm.

Founded in 1965

Elgin, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees

http://walkerconsultants.com/

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