2027 Summer Intern - Planning, Transportation

TKDA
Bloomington, MN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Undergraduate students with ArcGIS proficiency and a background in community engagement will find this planning and transportation role in Bloomington, Minnesota, engaging and collaborative.

Best fit for

  • Undergraduate students majoring in urban or transportation planning with ArcGIS experience
    — “Undergraduate pursuing an accredited degree in urban/regional or transportation planning, landscape architecture, or related field.”
  • Individuals interested in hybrid work arrangements and professional mentorship
    — “There may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements.”

Things to consider

  • The internship is a structured, long-term commitment from late May to early August
    — “available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027”
  • Compensation may depend on your graduation timeline, which could affect your financial expectations
    — “Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight hands-on experience with ArcGIS and community engagement initiatives in your resume
    — “Prior experience or training with ArcGIS.”
  • Showcase your ability to work in a team environment with examples from academic or professional settings
    — “Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.”
  • Emphasize any prior use of 3D visualization tools like SketchUp or Lumion if applicable
    — “Prior experience or training with 3D visualization programs including SketchUp and Lumion.”
  • Demonstrate your communication skills through projects that involved public outreach or presentations
    — “Effective verbal and written communication skills.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to apply academic knowledge to real-world scenarios in your application materials
    — “apply your classroom knowledge in real ways.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Collaborate with a group of talented architecture, engineering, and planning professionals
  • Engage in all aspects of the planning and design process
Typical background
Undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in urban or transportation planning, landscape architecture

Skills & requirements

Required

Urban PlanningTransportation PlanningCommunity EngagementPlanning DocumentationMicrosoft Office

Preferred

ArcgisAdobe Creative Suite3D Visualization Programs

Stack & domain

Community And Stakeholder EngagementPlanning DocumentationArcgisAdobe Creative SuiteTechnical Data ResearchData Analysis3D VisualizationSketchupLumionTeamworkCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingTime ManagementAttention To DetailAdaptabilityCreativityInnovationCustomer FocusUrban PlanningTransportation PlanningLandscape ArchitectureCommunity Engagement

About the role

Original posting from TKDA via Lever

If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in urban or transportation planning or landscape architecture, then consider joining our team this upcoming summer in Bloomington, Minnesota! 

As a member of our growing planning team, you will collaborate with a group of talented architecture, engineering, and planning professionals in an energizing work environment to further advance our planning and community engagement services. You will become engaged in all aspects of the planning and design process, starting with community and stakeholder engagement to planning documentation. 

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office; however, there may be instances in which this position would be provided with flexible / hybrid work arrangements. 

Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate pursuing an accredited degree in urban/regional or transportation planning, landscape architecture, or related field.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Prior experience or training with ArcGIS.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design applications.
  • Prior experience conducting technical data research and analysis.
  • Prior experience or training with 3D visualization programs including SketchUp and Lumion.

Compensation:

Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA Internship Program

TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

**Please note that the formal interview process for all internship positions at TKDA will begin in late October.

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Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

Source: TKDA careers (Lever)

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