Masters - Transportation Communications & Policy Intern (Summer 2026!)

Job Description

Are you a student specializing in communications, political science, public policy, or a related field? Are you interested in transportation, the environment, and infrastructure? This exciting intern opportunity may be right for you! CDM Smith is seeking an intern to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team in any of our transportation offices.

This position will work with our project teams to help deliver integrated strategic communications products and services to our transportation clients including departments of transportation, transportation commissions, toll authorities, and transportation planning agencies. The successful candidate will support content creation including websites, videos, emails, social media content, presentations, and meeting management such as task forces and client events. The candidate will help craft collateral explaining technical content for clients, stakeholders, and lay audiences.

Enthusiasm, initiative, the ability to meet deadlines and writing skills are essential. Other skills and abilities/key qualifications include:

• Self-starter interested in contributing to various assignments across our transportation team
• Teamwork-first approach, willing to learn and take on challenging tasks.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Fully versed in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Solid business writing and communication abilities

Employment Type

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors or Master's degree in Planning or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Preferred

Interest in transportation is preferred

• Interest in public communications and writing is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator) and/or Canva a plus.
• Interest in general business "marketing" is NOT required.