The Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) internship program is intended to promote diversity in the environmental, engineering and planning fields by creating opportunities for students from groups historically under-represented in this business sector, including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, disabled individuals, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college. All EEPIC interns will engage in a traditional internship within their selected firm, along with a unique two-week charrette in July, where they’ll collaborate on a real-world project addressing a planning challenge or goal proposed by a city, county, or local agency. This opportunity is available for junior and senior undergraduates, as well as graduate students. The EEPIC program is a collaborative effort between seven firms (Ascent, Dudek, ESA, EPS, Fehr & Peers, Placeworks, and Rincon) who are all committed to change through the creation of more opportunities in the environmental, engineering and planning fields for students from under-represented communities.
Fehr & Peers is currently accepting applications for the 2026 internship program through the end of February 2026.
Your resume and information may be shared with the other collaborating firms.
Program Details
- Internship will be approximately 3–4 months (May/June –August 2026)
- Paid internship $25-$34 per hour
- A minimum of 20 hours, but up to 40 hours, per week as determined by intern availability and company workload
- You will be required to work in-person at one of our offices listed below. Please note, lodging is not covered by the firm aside from the time spent taking part in the charrette.
- The program includes a collaborative 2-week charrette in July (exact dates TBD) working on a project (travel and lodging will be covered, if needed, during the charrette). EEPIC participants must be available to take part in the full 2-week charrette and travel as needed to the charrette location.
What you’ll experience in this program
- Produce planning, environmental, and other technical work products
- Analyze data and contribute to research
- Work with diverse technical teams
- Learn about local planning, environmental issues, and requirements
- Conduct assignments in the field (i.e., visit project sites)
- Participate in public outreach and collaboration
- Collaborate and network with other diverse students in the cohort
What you’ll experience in our internship
- Work on variety of projects which may include traffic operations simulations, bicycle and pedestrian plans, freight and goods movement planning, traffic impact studies, travel demand modeling, transit planning, and regional transportation plans
- Analyze/solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including a community engagement setting
- Use software effectively and make timely and informed recommendations
Qualifications
- All candidates must include their cover letter and resume with their application
- Completion or current enrollment in a bachelor’s (junior or senior standing) or master’s degree program. Various degrees considered including transportation or civil engineering; transportation/urban planning; or a related field (e.g., geography, public policy, economics, sociology, statistics, anthropology, graphic design, data science, GIS)
- Experience using Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word, Excel desired
- Strong interest or knowledge of transportation planning/engineering principles and practices
- A passion for partnering with and serving the local communities
Working Conditions
- This job operates in an office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- This job requires occasional project site visits based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment
Physical Requirements
- This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office setting
- This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
$25 – $34 an hour
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
Sick Time: While interns are not eligible for our full benefits package, sick time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
