Transportation Planning Intern- Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States Department: Administrative

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.