Intern, Planning

Posted: 03/03/2024

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The Planning Intern will assist the transit service planning group in the development and implementation of cost-effective fixed route bus services and supporting infrastructure.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Work with short-range and service planning team on planning-related projects.
  • Represent CapMetro in neighborhood, local, and regional planning forums.
  • Coordinate planning activities with other CapMetro departments and external stakeholders.
  • Use ArcGIS and other analytical software to conduct transit planning analysis. 
  • Respond to inquiries from the public and other departments about the process, requirements, and procedures of planning-related projects and processes; investigate and resolve complaints from the public.
  • Assists with field reviews for future bus stop construction, safety improvements, or route alignment changes.
  • Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.
  • Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

 

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with a major in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field.  
  • Experience in transit and/or urban and regional planning.   
  • Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (ARC GIS) for mapping production and data analysis.