Description

As the Planning Intern, you will:

• Provide planning staff support services to the Planning Department on all aspects of planning.

• Assist Planners and Researchers on project activities, including by not limited to long range plan development, active transportation planning, GIS analysis and data support, data analysis, assisting in development of presentations, planning research, participating, and contributing to meetings with internal and external partners, writing, editing, and reviewing plan documents.

• Completes other duties as assigned to support the Planning team. Work may involve travel to other locations for meetings, research, field work, etc.

This position is a part-time internship, not to exceed 29 hours per week, and is expected to last 6-12 months, and no longer than 1 year.

This is an in-person position that cannot be conducted remotely. If you do not live in the Salt Lake City or surrounding area, this position would require you to relocate for the full duration of the internship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• No direct planning experience is necessary for this position.

• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Business, Public Policy, or another related field.

• Preferred GPA of at least 3.0, but not required.

• Must submit a transcript of grades and (2) letters of recommendation.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office at the intermediate level (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook), quantitative/statistical analysis and business writing.

• Preferred proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS at the intermediate level.

• Preferred proficiency in developing graphics and presentations, including use of Adobe CS software or equivalent.

• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

As an intern or temporary employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

• 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.

• Free Transit Pass.

• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.

• Free on-site fitness facilities.

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Range: $20.88 Per Hour

If interested, apply before: Friday, April 3, 2026 @ 11.59 PM MST

Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.