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2027 - Arterial BRT Planning Intern

Metropolitan Council
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NOTICE: Application closes on 11/16/2026 at 11:59PM.

The Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) department, in the Metro Transit division, is responsible for planning, design, and implementation of high-profile BRT corridor projects in the Twin Cities region. Examples include the highly successful METRO A, B, C, D, and E lines. These projects bring fast, frequent, and high-quality transit service and customer facilities to the region's busiest bus routes in the core of the region. The current program of projects in active development includes the METRO F Line (Central), G Line (Rice/Robert), H Line (Como/Maryland), J Line (West 7th Street), and K Line (Nicollet), in addition to separate ongoing network and corridor planning efforts.

As an Arterial BRT Planning Intern, you will join a passionate and skilled team of transit professionals committed to growing regional prosperity and addressing inequity through building out the Twin Cities region's BRT network. Bringing enthusiasm for transit, strong analytical skills, and confidence in written and verbal communication, you will be asked to complete high importance, high visibility tasks that have a direct impact on the success of the arterial BRT program.

We will not review resumes, cover letters, or any additional documents that are not specifically requested as part of this application.

This recruitment will establish a six (6) month Eligibility List for current and potential vacancies.

Internship Information:

  • Length: 1 year
  • Hours: Full-time summer and Part-time during school year
  • Start Date: 06/01/2027
  • Location: Minneapolis, MN

NOTE:  This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. 

What does an internship with the Metropolitan Council entail?
Our internships are designed to provide students meaningful work, be an introduction to public service and a chance to discover the Metropolitan Council.

Who is the Metropolitan Council?
The Metropolitan Council is made up of several operating divisions that service the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in a number of ways.

  • Community Development is responsible for helping the Council shape its regional growth plan and Metro HRA provides affordable housing programs in the region
  • Environmental Services manages wastewater treatment plants and the regional wastewater collection system for the seven-county metropolitan region
  • Metro Transit provides bus and light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area
  • Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation
  • Regional Administration provides support services (Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, etc.) for the Council

What you would do in this job:

  • Technical analysis and reporting around specific planning issues related to transit access, ridership, and operations, demographics and travel patterns 
  • Evaluation and documentation of the existing and planned arterial BRT network 
  • Assist outreach and engagement activities, including event staffing and materials preparation 
  • Support the development of J Line and K Line corridor plans to set station locations and other key corridor infrastructure, and complete program-wide planning projects and initiatives
     

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited institution, a degree seeking program (Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate), OR be a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) from a degree program.
  • Candidate's residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during the internship. 
  • An UNOFFICIAL transcript is required to be attached to application. 


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Esri ArcGIS software 
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Confidence in written and verbal communication


DEGREE PROGRAM/AREA OF STUDY PREFERRED

  • Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Geography, Geographical Information System (GIS), Political Science, Public Policy, and Civil Engineering


What you can expect from us:

  • We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. 
  • We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information:

Union: Non-Rep

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What steps the recruitment process involves:

  1. We review your minimum qualifications.
  2. We rate your education and experience.
  3. We conduct a structured panel interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

  • If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
  • If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.