Intern Transportation Planner

GFT is seeking an Intern - Transportation Planning to join our Transportation Planning team in Downtown Columbus, OH in the Winter/Spring of 2026! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Columbus office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Our team excels in resilient, sustainable planning, design, and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:

During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing planning services for a wide variety of transportation projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Assist in preparing basic planning studies and gathering data for capital planning activities.
• Collaborate with senior planners and project managers on various transportation projects.
• Participate in community engagement by attending public meetings and collecting stakeholder input.
• Support the development of reports, presentations, and documentation related to the capital program.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• A demonstrated interest in transportation planning through prior internships, work experience, or applied academic coursework.
• Basic understanding of transportation planning principles and practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite and basic graphics software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  What we prefer you bring: 

• Familiarity with transportation modeling software or GIS applications.
• Prior experience or coursework related to transportation planning or transit-oriented projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Compensation:The hourly range for this role is $22.00 - $25.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Columbus, OHCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range:  $22.00 - $25.00Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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