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
“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
Are you ready to explore a career in transportation?
Applications are open for Summer 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kittelson accept intern applications?
We open our application console in September of each year and take applications until all intern positions are filled (usually the following January to March).
How long is the internship?
The internship is a 12-week program. The start and end dates of the internship are flexible and will be discussed with your mentors prior to the internship start.
Is the internship in-person or remote?
We expect interns to be in-office full time (i.e., five-day, 40-hour weeks). The in-person collaboration with Kittelson team members is a valuable aspect of the learning experience through helping interns build stronger connections and know they are part of the team.
What are the pay and benefits for the internship program?
Kittelson interns earn a competitive hourly wage, ranging from $25.50-$35.65 per hour depending on their year in school and the office in which they are located during the summer. We also provide each intern with a $2,500 startup bonus for costs associated with transitioning from school to the office where they will work. Interns are not eligible for health, vision, or dental insurance.
Tell me more about the Intern Summit!
The SCOUT Summit is our multi-day, in-person intern summit that takes place each summer. Interns will fly to one of our offices to meet with other interns and employees in the firm. The days are filled with discussion topics from knowledgeable panelists, workshops, transportation tours of local areas and projects, and insights into local infrastructure. Check out a video recap of the 2025 SCOUT Summit here.