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2026 Summer Intern - Planning, Transportation

TKDA

Sep 10, 2025
If you are an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban or transportation planning, 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 2026 from mid-May through mid-August. This position would primarily work from our office or an assigned project site; 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 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. Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date. 2026 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! Click here to learn more about the TKDA Internship Experience! Follow TKDA on LinkedIn for additional updates! 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.