Intern, Aviation Modeling & Simulation (Summer 2027)

Woolpert is hiring an Intern, Aviation Modeling & Simulation (Summer 2027) in San Rafael, CA (on-site). When: Jun–Aug 2027. Posted November 11, 2026. Eligibility: No visa sponsorship. Checked against the employer's posting on November 12, 2026.

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters. As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us.

Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact. Position Overview: Woolpert is hiring an Aviation Modeling & Simulation Intern to join our dynamic Aviation team.

The role will be based remotely, with an expectation for on-site team meetings with the modeling team in Berkeley, CA or at our San Rafael, CA office, every other week.

This position reports to the Director of Analytics and is responsible for supporting client engagements in the areas of planning, management, maintenance, and operations of TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS, with a specific focus on delivering solutions using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies.

Typical engagements for this position are likely to include developing, conducting, and communicating complex technical analyses and AI models that support strategic plans for operations and management.

This is a full-time internship opportunity, working 40 hours per week during normal business hours from May/June-August 2027. This internship has a portion of work onsite/in-office.

Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Essential Functions: The Aviation Modeling & Simulation Intern is a technical role that is responsible for working with a team to develop varied and complex demand and forecasting, planning, or scheduling models.

The candidate must be both a technical and creative thinker, who can also develop new and innovative applications of AI technologies to given problems in transport and infrastructure management and operations.

They should be able to communicate their approaches and values to a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be open to gaining experience with a broad range of AI-based technical approaches and software languages used for technical analysis and exposure to transport and infrastructure systems.

Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Computer Science or a related field. Preference will be given to those in Operations Research or Transportation Engineering.

• Technical Proficiency in applied AI technologies preferred, including: • Machine Learning and development of supervised and unsupervised models • Image Recognition and Processing • Large Language Models and integration in process workflows • Technical proficiency with Python (minimum) and other software languages (e.

g. C++, R, OPL, VBA, etc.) • Abilities to both work autonomously and be self-directed and also within a collaborative, team environment • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Physical Qualifications: • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment. • Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance. • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Must be able to travel as required. #LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Range $23—$27 USD Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.

com/about-us/ Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition.

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