Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Planning Intern to support Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) transit-oriented development, multimodal and station area planning, community engagement, best practice research, and other types of projects to advance Port Authority’s Transit-Oriented Communities work plan.
Essential Functions:

• Assists with various activities, including project development, research, analysis, and implementation.
• Assists with ongoing progress of transit-oriented development, station area plans, grant applications, and other place-based planning efforts.
• Assists with analysis and GIS work for transit-oriented development, multimodal planning, or other projects as needed.
• Assists with the review and preparation of public materials.

Job requirements include:

• A college degree or be enrolled in a college degree program in planning, urban design, architecture, information sciences, engineering, or a related field of study. A master’s candidate is preferred.
• Ability to use GIS software, Microsoft software, and the internet.
• Ability to conduct thorough and organized research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in transportation planning, urban planning, community engagement, engineering, or real estate.
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud software.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.
EOE
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