Transportation Market Research Intern

About Rincon

We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work
, reflecting the trust, connection, and sense of purpose our team members share. We strive to create a welcoming environment where people can learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work.

We are a California-based environmental consulting firm with more than 500 professionals and 13 offices across the state. For over 30 years, we’ve provided high-quality, client-focused environmental science, planning, and consulting services across a range of sectors, including transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government.

This internship is anticipated to run for approximately five months, from April through August
. While the internship does not guarantee future employment, candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree may be considered for full-time, regular employment at the conclusion of the internship based on business needs, performance, and mutual interest.

This position is part-time (approximately 30–40 hours per week), with weekly schedules determined collaboratively between Rincon and the selected candidate. Hours may vary based on project needs and intern availability.

This position is being offered at our Sacramento, Oakland, or Los Angeles offices. While this role offers flexible work arrangements that may include a mix of in-office and remote work, changing business needs ultimately determine the level of remote-work flexibility.

As a Transportation Market Research Intern
, you will support research and analysis that informs Rincon’s transportation, infrastructure, and mobility work across California. You will gain hands‑on experience conducting market and industry research, tracking trends and opportunities, and preparing research summaries and presentation materials to support strategic planning and business development efforts.

You will work closely with planners, project managers, and business development staff within Rincon’s Environmental, Planning, and Sustainability (EPS) Group, supporting both public agency and private‑sector initiatives. This role is ideal for recent graduates who enjoy deep‑dive research, critical analysis, and translating complex information into clear, well‑organized materials that support strategic decision‑making in a consulting environment.

• Conduct market research on industry trends, competitors, and potential growth opportunities within the transportation sector.

• Assist in identifying and profiling potential clients, partners, and target market segments.

• Compile, analyze, and synthesize research findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations.

• Monitor transportation, infrastructure, and industry news relevant to Rincon’s business development efforts.

• Support planners, project managers, and business development staff with ad hoc research and administrative tasks.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and represent Rincon professionally in all assignments.

• Current status as a recent graduate who has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past two years in Marketing, Communications, Environmental Science/Policy, Legal Studies, Urban or Regional Planning, or a related field.

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to independently gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights.

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently when needed.

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and committed to managing time effectively and producing high‑quality, professional work.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails and translate research findings into clear summaries, reports, or presentation materials, and support technical report preparation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).

• Creativity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic consulting environment.

• Positive attitude and interest in improving processes and workflows, including identifying more…