You won’t be running for coffee or making photocopies.

This isn’t your average internship. At Kittelson, you’ll have the same responsibilities as an entry-level employee. Our internship program is designed around collaboration, giving you every opportunity possible to interact with Kittelson staff and get to know your fellow interns, while seeing firsthand what it’s like to work in the transportation profession.

You’ll spend your time working on real projects, including software analysis, field work, technical writing, graphics development, client meetings, public engagement, and work sessions.

You’ll also be exposed to staff across the firm through training sessions, informal meetings, project work, and a two-day Intern Summit focused on engaging with transportation professionals, Kittelson leadership, and other interns.

Kittelson’s internship program takes place every summer.

Interns earn a competitive pay depending on their year in school and the office location where they work. Interns also receive a relocation bonus to assist with costs related to their move and housing for the summer.

Our internship program is an important part of who we are as an organization and we strive to provide a valuable learning experience for all interns. We look for graduate and undergraduate students with open minds, strong communication skills, a passion to learn about the transportation profession, the ability to think critically and solve complex problems, and a drive to move the industry forward. Each intern is placed in a Kittelson office and paired with a team of mentors, a decision we make thoughtfully in accordance with your preferences and what aspects of the profession interest you the most.

“This internship gives us a challenge: Dig deep into the lifelong learning attitude – while being your own biggest advocate for personal and professional growth. You are enough, and you earned this opportunity to learn as much as you can.”– 2023 Intern

Kittelson summer interns and staff in Boise, Idaho.
Interns from Kittelson and local transportation agencies on a tour in Boise, Idaho.

“My main piece of advice is to ask a lot of questions and take advantage of the company culture that encourages curiosity. These can be about various aspects of the projects that you are curious about, work life balance, business development, or about the wide variety of experience that firm members bring to the table.” – 2023 Intern

Applications have closed for Summer 2025, but you can sign up for our Streetwise email list in the footer below to receive updates about the 2026 program and additional information about careers with Kittelson. We expect applications for Summer 2026 will open in August (2025).