Port Planning Intern

About the role

Hatch is seeking a Port Planning Intern to support the Infrastructure group from its Los Angeles, CA office. The internship offers in‑office collaboration with flexibility for remote work as needed, and involves applying planning principles to address port planning challenges in multidisciplinary project environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply planning principles to provide efficient, effective, economical, and timely solutions to port planning challenges.
• Conduct road, rail, and marine operations and infrastructure planning in accordance with transportation planning standards, quality objectives, and client needs.
• Collect, review, and analyze a variety of planning and operational data to meet project objectives.
• Prepare reports, technical memos, presentations, schedules, maps, figures, diagrams, and models.
• Perform assignments related to the sector, assist with preparation of detailed design for projects, and support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications.
• Coordinate with other technicians/engineers on projects and provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as needed.
• Travel to various Hatch offices, project sites, and supplier locations as required by project needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning, transportation planning, or engineering.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Commitment to achieving planning excellence.
• Interest in the maritime industry, global trade and supply chain trends, ocean carriers, Class I railroads, trucking companies, and freight infrastructure across multiple modes.
• Passion for freight transportation planning.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.
• Previous co‑op or internship experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Opportunities to contribute to complex projects worldwide in a meaningful way.
• Hands‑on experience relevant to field of study in an office environment.
• Collaboration with diverse local and global teams.
• Formal and informal mentorship from industry leaders.
• Participation in Lunch & Learns, Hatch Charity Events, Student Showcases, and other skill‑development activities.
• Access to charitable, social, and sports activities with fellow employees.

Pay

Compensation range: $27 – $32 per hour, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Total rewards may include performance‑based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs supporting well‑being and growth.