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Transportation Planning Intern

Puget Sound Regional Council
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Transportation Planning Intern

                     

Closes:  All application materials must be received by 9:00am PDT, Thursday, April 2, 2026; up to 100 applications will be accepted.

Status:  Temporary part-time position up to 30 hours per week for up to 3 months, with flexibility to adjust hours and duration; nonexempt FLSA status

Salary:  $24 per hour with limited benefits.

Timeline:  Position to begin May/June 2026.

Location:  Puget Sound Regional Council, Downtown Seattle, Washington. The position may be eligible for hybrid (within Washington state).

 

ABOUT PSRC:

The Puget Sound Regional Council is the regional transportation, growth management, and economic development planning agency serving Seattle and the central Puget Sound. The thriving region is home to over 4 million people and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. PSRC brings together the region’s diverse counties, cities and towns, native Tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and is the regional leader for growth management, transportation, and economic development under state and federal laws. PSRC seeks to support an inclusive region and build a work culture that embraces diversity and promotes equity. Visit www.psrc.org to find out more. PSRC is an equal opportunity employer.

 

The strength of our region is rooted in our diversity. At PSRC, we’re striving to create a region where all people have the means to attain the resources and opportunities that improve their quality of life and enable them to reach their full potential; where differences in life outcomes cannot be predicted by race, class, or any other identity. We aim to reflect the communities we serve. We encourage you to think broadly about your experiences and skill set for the positions. If you have an interest in urban planning, transportation planning, or data analytics, we encourage individuals from all cultures and communities to apply.

 

THE INTERNSHIP: 

Enhancing mobility, while solving for climate impacts and building safe, vibrant communities is a critical issue for the central Puget Sound region. The Puget Sound Regional Council is working to implement the coordinated transportation strategies, policies, and actions of VISION 2050, the region’s long-range plan for growth, and the Regional Transportation Plan.

 

PSRC is seeking a summer Transportation Planning Intern to join the Planning Department to support PSRC initiatives, including transportation safety, climate, transportation finance and funding, and transit-oriented development. This is an opportunity to gain experience working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary and collaborative department. The internship will include public engagement, outreach to local jurisdictions, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting results. The internship will provide opportunities for collaboration with public sector partners, application of technical expertise and research, and exposure to a diversity of municipalities and partners who are working to address transportation issues in the region.

The intern will work with Planning and Data staff to conduct research and data analysis and support evaluation of regional transportation strategies. The intern will support efforts to convene partners and facilitate conversation, exchange, and collaboration to increase consistency and coordination across regional forums.

 

THE CANDIDATE: 

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated interest in transportation planning through lived experience, coursework, or past professional experience. This is an opportunity to grow and learn as an emerging planning professional. The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

  • Collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Use common software packages to analyze and present data, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Having some experience with ArcGIS, databases tools, Tableau, web mapping, ArcGIS Online, OpenStreetMap, and web-based visualization packages would be a plus.
  • Research and assess various transportation strategies and implementation actions.
  • Assist with research related to transportation best practices in peer regions.
  • Provide support for meetings and events, by organizing logistics, preparing materials and assisting in registration and conduct of meetings. 

 

Successful candidate should also possess:

  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with the general public, professionals, and agency staff.
  • Interest in the local and regional planning context in the central Puget Sound region.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Typical ways in which incumbents acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, transportation, engineering, or related field during the internship.
  • Or, enrollment in a two-year college degree program or other four-year degree program with a strong interest in urban planning, transportation planning, data analytics or a related field during the internship.
  • Or, at least one year of experience in planning and/or a related field.
  • Any combination of lived and educational experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in urban planning, transportation planning, data analytics or a related field.

 

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, volunteer or paid.

 

TO APPLY:

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/psrc