TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
T.Y. Lin is seeking an Intern Transportation Planner, Data Specialist for Summer 2026 in our New York City or Chicago office. Join a collaborative team and gain hands-on experience working on multimodal transportation and urban mobility projects, building both your technical and analytical skills through meaningful, real-world work.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You Will Do
- Perform traffic, pedestrian, parking and safety analyses using software to aid project analyses and make informed recommendations
- Conduct local site visits and field observations; gather data and conduct research
- Collect, clean, and analyze transportation data from sources such as traffic counts, sensors, GPS/breadcrumb data, transit ridership, or other public datasets Develop templates, tools, and automated workflows and scripts (Python, SQL, etc.) to streamline data processing and reporting for mobility and planning projects
- Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including the development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics
- Collaborate with teammates to problem-solve and address project-related issues
- Draft and finalize detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations
What You Bring to the Team
- An interest in transportation engineering/planning and a desire to help solve urban mobility problems
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also able to effectively collaborate in a team environment
- Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
- Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements