Intern – Transportation; Data and Research; Summer
Listed on 2026-04-24
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Job Title
Intern – Active Transportation (Data and Research) (Summer)
Job Type
Temporary
Category
Internships
Location
NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)
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Job Description
Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.
The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a summer Intern to provide support with technical assistance on regional active transportation planning data to guide the development of walking and bicycling facilities in the region. The student in this position will assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to help develop insights and create maps, reports, and presentations for active transportation planning.
This internship will provide valuable experience in planning for livability and multimodal transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume.
Ideal candidates should live within the Dallas-Fort Worth Region and be able to work at least 20 - 25 hours a week from approximately mid-May to mid-August 2026. Continuing employment opportunities may be available for Interns who are successful in this position and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Working with supervisor to analyze and summarize bicycle and pedestrian count data using Microsoft Excel
- Researching and updating the regional Active Transportation Plan Inventory Database
- Assisting with field visits to validate bicycle and pedestrian trail count equipment
- Working with supervisor to create and edit maps, and process spatial and tabular data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Working with supervisor to compile and summarize studies and drafting reports for supervisor review
- Drafting and preparing documents such as presentations, public outreach content, and education materials for supervisor review
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Basic knowledge of GIS principles and the ESRI ArcGIS Pro platform
- Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal and analytical skills, with ability to listen to instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing quality of work
Required Education and Experience
- Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
- No work experience required
- At least one year of school-related experience
Minimum of $17.10 per hour
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.
Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.
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