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Arup · 2 weeks ago

Transportation Planning Intern (Available June 2026)

New York, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$26.50/hr - $47.50/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Arup is a global consultancy focused on creating a sustainable future through innovative design and planning. They are seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to assist their team in various projects related to transportation planning, traffic engineering, and urban planning, providing an opportunity to learn and contribute to shaping the built environment.

ConsultingProfessional ServicesProject ManagementService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting background research on project study areas, planning strategies and policies

Performing data collection and basic analysis (ie. could include traffic data collection, pedestrian flow analysis, active transportation or transit analyses)

Completing, documenting, and presenting technical analyses using a variety of tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, and GIS

Shadowing other staff to assist them with assignments and tasks

Drafting content for technical reports and presentations

Attending team, consultant, and client meetings

Exposure to and learning opportunities using traffic and pedestrian analysis software including Synchro, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Vissim, Aimsun, and Arup’s pedestrian modeling software MassMotion

Working and coordinating with Arup staff from other disciplines to gain knowledge on new subjects

Qualification

Transportation PlanningData AnalysisGISMicrosoft ExcelTraffic Analysis SoftwareCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Required

You're currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban planning, transportation, civil engineering, data science, or a related field

You have a strong interest or passion in urban or transportation planning. You're interested in helping to solve planning and transportation problems facing our cities, especially in the New York Metro Region

You're an enthusiastic learner, eager and willing to take the initiative to learn new skills and software, and have strong quantitative analysis skills

You're proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

You have the ability to prioritize tasks, balance work assignments, and have strong organizational skills

You're ready to work in a dynamic environment, supporting projects with ever-evolving challenges

You have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal communications) that are essential for working collaboratively

Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future

Benefits

Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.

Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.

Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.

Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities.