Transportation Planning Intern

Job Title

Transportation Planning Intern

Location

Irvine - Irvine, CA 92606 US (Primary)

Category

Funding and Planning

Salary Grade

$21.00 - $25.00

Full Time/Part Time

Internship

Posting Details

Mark Thomas is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern to join the team! The Transportation Planning Intern performs entry-level planning duties to include research, writing, and other planning-related administrative duties. The Transportation Planning Intern provides general support and assistance to the Planning group and applies practical aspects of their formal education. Mark Thomas is a great place to start and grow your career - join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Planners with routine or daily tasks; provides support for larger efforts as assigned
• Conducts routine studies and analysis of assigned planning projects and community programs as assigned
• Prepares planning related research and analysis on infrastructure solutions to address travel safety
• Evaluates non-infrastructure solutions (education, enforcement, evaluation, encouragement, equity) to address specific community needs
• Considers bicycle and pedestrian solutions for implementation
• Summarizes constraints and opportunities, crash analysis, and recommendations into technical memorandums and reports
• Assists in the development of planning documents including active transportation plans, safety plans, corridor plans, feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, etc.
• Organizes and maintains project data and files, including hard copies and electronic files
• Provides general planning support to include data collection, organize documentation, and other assigned administrative duties
• Visits project sites for collection of photographs and review of field conditions
• Meets deadlines in a timely manner as determined by supervisor
• Participates in training activities and actively seek opportunities to contribute to the achievement of Mark Thomas goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Planning/Urban Studies, Landscape Architecture, or Engineering field
• Relevant work or volunteer experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Entry-level practical understanding of GIS, Adobe Creative Suite software preferred
• Ability to work & interact successfully in a team environment

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Mark Thomas offers student interns a fantastic, applied learning experience in civil engineering, a competitive hourly rate, paid sick time, budgeted time for training and career development, and flexible schedules with hybrid work environments. Come join us!

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.