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WSP

Transportation Planning Intern - Fall 2026

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship. Who You Are Required Qualifications * Actively enrolled in an accredited Transportation Planning, Urban ...

ICF

Transportation Researcher

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

The Transportation Researcher should have a general background or interest in urban planning and ... Work, internship, or coursework experience in emerging transportation technologies Required ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for urban planner internship in Reston, VA is $72,048.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,300.00 and $84,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As an Urban Planner Intern, you may assist with researching demographic data, preparing maps and reports, and supporting public outreach efforts for community planning projects. You'll often work alongside experienced planners to review zoning proposals, analyze land use trends, and participate in stakeholder meetings or site visits. Interns typically contribute to both short-term assignments and longer-term urban development initiatives. This hands-on experience helps you develop practical skills while gaining insight into the day-to-day workflow of professional urban planning teams.

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To thrive as an Urban Planner Intern, you need a solid understanding of urban studies or related fields, basic research abilities, and familiarity with planning concepts. Experience with GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes AutoCAD or SketchUp is often preferred. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude are important soft skills for working with diverse teams and stakeholders. These abilities are essential for tackling complex planning tasks, supporting project development, and ensuring successful teamwork in real-world urban environments.

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An Urban Planner Internship is a temporary position designed to provide hands-on experience in urban development, zoning, and land-use planning. Interns typically assist with research, data analysis, mapping, and community engagement projects under the supervision of professional planners. This role helps students or recent graduates gain practical skills and insights into city planning processes while contributing to real-world projects.

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New Grad Returning Planner I - Summer 2027 - Mid Atlantic Division (For Current/Former HNTB Inter...

Hntb

Arlington, VA

$68K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for applying planning strategies utilizing various technologies and tools to gather and analyze data, assess outcomes, and develop reporting and visuals to effectively communicate findings. This position assists with tasks for planning projects including research, studies, and documentation, coordinating with inter-disciplinary team members, from concept development through project completion.
This position is for current/former HNTB interns only.

What You'll Do:

  • Researches and collects raw data, organizes, analyzes and provides review of the data for use in projects and for further analysis.
  • Performs project analysis using technical guidance and software.
  • Assists project team members with various support tasks such as development of maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reporting.
  • Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning. Assists in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects
  • Performs tasks related to the preparation and production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Assists in stakeholder and public participation process.
  • Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

What You'll Bring:

  • Understands GIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Compiles and summarizes data (i.e., census data, land use data) with direction from more experienced staff.
  • Reviews, prepares, and summarizes relevant research for more experienced staff to review.
  • Contributes to reports and assists in material preparation for presentations with direction from more experienced staff.

What We Prefer:

  • Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field.
  • Previous work experience in planning through an internship or prior employment.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#MD

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Locations:

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Baltimore, MD, Charlotte, NC, Fairmont, WV (Elkins), Glen Allen, VA (Richmond), Harrisburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), North Charleston, SC, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh, PA, Raleigh, NC, Scott Depot, WV (Charleston), Virginia Beach, VA, Washington, DC

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The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $68,265.89 - $102,398.85. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Maryland is $62,329.74 - $93,494.60. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Virginia is $59,361.65 - $102,398.85. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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