Job description
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.
Schedule & Location
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.
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
What You’ll Bring
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 efficient or effective approaches to research and information management.
EEPIC Program Opportunity (Optional)
Students applying for this internship may simultaneously select to apply to the Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette (EEPIC) program, a partnership among seven leading consulting firms—Ascent, Dudek, EPS, ESA, Fehr & Peers, PlaceWorks, and Rincon. This program aims to expand representation within the environmental, engineering, and planning fields by creating meaningful opportunities for students across all backgrounds. This includes, but is not limited to, students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC); veterans; individuals with disabilities; and students who are the first in their families to attend college.
In addition to the three-month Rincon internship, EEPIC participants join a two-week charrette, collaborating with interns from partner firms on a real-world planning challenge. This unique experience offers hands-on learning, multidisciplinary teamwork, and valuable networking opportunities.
To participate, you must be willing to attend a two-week in-person charrette in San Diego from July 13–24, 2026 (travel and lodging provided if needed). Learn more about the EEPIC program, click here.
Additional Details
The base pay for this internship opportunity is $27.00 per hour. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys.
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws.
We are accepting internship applications from January 5th through February 6th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
