Intern, Transportation Planner

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to join our TYLin | Sam Schwartz City Solutions team. This opportunity is a hybrid role based in Chicago.

We are seeking a passionate student to join our interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) to work on a range of planning projects. Projects that may include corridor studies, bike and pedestrian plans, emerging mobility research and communitywide multi-modal transportation plans.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will serve as a contributor on project tasks including research; data collection and analysis; mapping and geospatial analysis; public and stakeholder outreach; and development of reports, presentations, and graphics. Ideal candidates will be solutions-focused, with the ability to contribute to problem solving, report writing, and positive team dynamics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards an Urban Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, or related Master’s or PhD program
• Experience using GIS Mapping software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online)
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and InDesign) preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required
• Ability to present ideas, projects and solutions in a polished and professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexibility to work on-site and non-standard business hours occasionally, must be able to travel to project sites

Additional Information

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.