Description
Are you a motivated college student passionate about shaping the future of transportation infrastructure? Join our team as a Travel Demand Modeling Intern and gain valuable hands-on experience working on impactful projects that influence regional transportation systems. This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges, develop industry-standard skills, and contribute to meaningful transportation solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construct, calibrate, analyze, test, and document inputs for travel demand models.
- Analyze socioeconomic data, household travel surveys, and origin-destination data under supervision.
- Assist with model validation against existing conditions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Support the team in preparing reports and presentations related to transportation modeling projects.
- Collaborate with professionals across planning, engineering, and data analysis disciplines.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or master’s program in Transportation Engineering.
- Preferred completion of the following courses or similar: CE392H & CRP384 (Urban Transportation Planning – Travel Demand Forecasting), CE 321 (Transportation Systems), and CE 391J (Transportation Planning: Methodology and Techniques).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with transportation modeling concepts and data analysis tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with GIS or transportation modeling software is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated with a keen interest in transportation infrastructure and regional planning.
Join our innovative team and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference in regional mobility. We value growth, diversity, and a collaborative culture that encourages learning and professional development. This internship is a steppingstone for aspiring transportation professionals eager to make an impact.
Skills Required
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
- Exposure to travel demand modeling concepts and terminology.
- Exposure to construction and manipulation of layers in a GIS environment.
- Exposure to computer programming with Python, R, or similar.
What We Do
DCCM is a diversified engineering services firm specializing in public sector infrastructure projects, including transportation, water, and power and utilities. They offer design, consulting, and program & construction management services.
