Careers
SPC’s Current Job Openings
Models and Data Analysis Intern (ONSITE) | GIS Intern (ONSITE) | Active Transportation Intern (ONSITE)
Models and Data Analysis Intern (ONSITE)
Job Summary:
SPC is seeking an intern for its Models & Data Analysis Unit to assist with various ongoing projects in need of transport modeling, data collection, data management, database development, data analysis, and related activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in coding of scripts (R, Python, etc.) to automate current manual processes.
- Help develop and review content for SPC’s Regional Data Center webpage.
- Database management to integrate data from new sources into existing libraries.
- Data analysis including preparation of charts, maps, tables, and infographics in support of other SPC Departments and projects.
- Data entry and analysis to develop and update GIS layers to visualize characteristics of the region’s transportation network including roads, bridges, and freight facilities; public transportation routes and service levels; and bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
- Assist with analysis of data from the US Census Bureau and other public data providers.
Qualifications:
- Preferred candidates would be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Regional/Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Information Science, Data Analytics, or related field with interests in Programming, Transportation Planning, Geographic Information Systems, and Transport Modeling.
- Working knowledge and application of programming languages (such as R, Python, or similar) as well as completion of a college-level GIS course is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written/oral communication and computer skills are also preferred.
Learning Objectives:
- At the end of the internship, the intern will have a strong foundation in Models & Data Analysis.
- Gain hands-on experience in a real business setting and learn key tasks.
- Understand and contribute to team goals.
Physical Requirements:
- 75% Sitting, 10% Walking, 15% Standing, 80% Use of hands, 5% Reaching 90% Talking / Hearing; Lifting < 10 lbs.; Near vision, Color vision
Work Environment:
- Works in an environmentally controlled clean office. Working outdoors in inclement weather and a variety of environments may be required.
Why SPC?
SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
- 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
- Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Tuition assistance
To Apply:
- Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
- SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.
GIS Intern (ONSITE)
Job Summary:
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is seeking an Entry-Level GIS Intern to help in the development and rectification of key GIS datasets throughout our region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digitization, Data Entry, Research
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Planning, GIS, Geography program or a closely related field.
- One (1) year experience with mapping, data reconfiguration and statistics.
- ESRI ArcGIS Suite Experience- Preferably ArcGIS Pro experience.
- Microsoft Office Suite Experience- Access, Excel, Word
Learning Objectives:
- At the end of the internship, the intern will have a strong foundation in creating, editing, and visualizing spatial data.
- Gain hands-on experience in a real business setting and learn key tasks.
- Understand and contribute to team goals.
Physical Requirements:
- 75% Sitting, 10% Walking, 15% Standing, 80% Use of hands, 5% Reaching 90% Talking / Hearing; Lifting < 10 lbs.; Near vision, Color vision
Work Environment:
- Ability to perform field work in environmental conditions that include exposure to outdoor elements (sun, wind, precipitation).
- A personal vehicle will be required for use in travelling to counties throughout the Pittsburgh 10-county region.
Why SPC?
SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
- 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
- Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Tuition assistance
To Apply:
- Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
- SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.
Active Transportation Intern (ONSITE)
Job Summary:
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is seeking an intern to contribute to our active transportation program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with provision of technical assistance for municipalities developing active transportation plans and/or advancing Safe Routes to Schools programs.
- Assist with compilation and sharing of knowledge-based resources to support trail organizations with capacity and trail development needs.
- Update website content for the Active Transportation Resource Center.
- Assist with collection of bicycle and pedestrian counts and managing count data.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in planning, geography, GIS, public policy, transportation, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in active transportation, Safe Routes to School, trails, or multimodal transportation planning.
- Ability to learn data collection techniques and use automated counting equipment. (training provided)
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online preferred.
- Completion of at least one college-level GIS course preferred.
- Experience with data collection, fieldwork, community engagement, or policy research preferred.
Learning Objectives:
- Build a solid foundation in active transportation planning and implementation.
- Gain firsthand experience in a professional planning environment.
- Learn how regional plans, local projects, and policy initiatives work together.
- Develop skills in data collection, GIS applications, analysis, and technical assistance.
- Contribute to real-world projects that support municipalities and communities.
Physical Requirements:
- 75% Sitting, 10% Walking, 15% Standing, 80% Use of hands, 5% Reaching 90% Talking / Hearing; Lifting < 10 lbs.; Near vision, Color vision
Work Environment:
- Ability to perform field work in environmental conditions that include exposure to outdoor elements (sun, wind, precipitation).
- A personal vehicle will be required for use in travelling to counties throughout the Pittsburgh 10-county region.
Why SPC?
SPC is proud to offer staff and their loved ones an impressive benefits experience, providing focused support on their physical, emotional, and financial well being. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA
- 403B options and company sponsored pension plan
- Vacation time, sick time and personal leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Tuition assistance
To Apply:
- Email letter of interest and resume to: hr@spcregion.org
- SPC provides competitive compensation, including an excellent benefits package, flex time, mileage reimbursement, holiday/vacation pay and more.
SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to work and support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.