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 written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
- Ability to 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
Binkley & Barfield, Inc. is a multidisciplinary civil engineering consulting firm specializing in infrastructure services. They provide expertise in transportation design, utility coordination, water and wastewater systems, land development, and construction management. The firm serves public and private sector clients, focusing on municipal, regional, and state surface transportation and public infrastructure projects across North America.
