Transportation Planning Intern (Available June 2026)

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of interns to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Arup’s New York City office is seeking an enthusiastic intern to work in person with our Transportation, Logistics, and Urban Planning team. The team works on a dynamic range of projects across multiple specializations, including transportation planning, traffic engineering and simulation, airport landside modeling, pedestrian modeling and analysis, data analytics, wayfinding, master and urban planning, and freight and logistics. You’ll have the opportunity to learn first-hand how our team helps to shape the built environment and solve interesting problems across different sectors – aviation, transit, and urban streets and places. We aim to help shape more sustainable and livable places by applying innovation, creativity, and technical rigor to all of our problems.

We’re seeking candidates that are ready and willing to learn from our engineers and planners in the field of transportation and urban planning. We need a candidate who is excited and motivated to work on different challenges and learn about various disciplines within the team. 

Learning at Arup is vital: we strongly welcome adaptable candidates who are eager to gain new knowledge and skills. A strong interest in transportation or urban planning is a must to excel in this role.

The Opportunity

• 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 

Is this role right for you?

• 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.

We’re looking for:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Our intern experience offers you:

• 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

New York City Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City is $26.50 to $47.50 per hour. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York City, NY will differ. 

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you’ve met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.  

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Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

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