**Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Downtown LA. We will connect all participants in advance of the day to coordinate any carpools! There may be light refreshments provided at the sites and the day will conclude near Grand Central Market for self-guided lunch.
**Open to graduate students and senior PA majors.
Explore Careers in Transportation & Urban Planning Consulting
Career Tour of AECOM & Fehr & Peers – Downtown Los Angeles
Join us for an immersive, behind‑the‑scenes career tour of two of the most influential planning and transportation consulting firms in the region: AECOM and Fehr & Peers. This interactive event is designed specifically for graduate students in Urban Planning, transportation enthusiasts, and anyone exploring careers in consulting, mobility, and infrastructure development.
We will be joined by Juan Matute, Deputy Director of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies.
During this half‑day experience, participants will:
Tour Two DTLA Offices
Get an inside look at how interdisciplinary teams work in real time—planners, designers, engineers, and mobility analysts.
Engage with Transportation Professionals
Hear directly from practitioners about their pathways, project work, and insights on what it’s like to work in consulting environments of different scales.
Learn About Career Pipelines
Understand the types of roles these firms hire for, what skills are most in demand, and how graduate students can position themselves for internships and full‑time positions.
See Real Projects Up Close
From street safety studies to transit network redesigns, freight planning, and emerging mobility—experience how ideas move from concept to implementation.
Network with Recruiters & Planners
Ask questions, meet future colleagues, and build connections in a casual, student‑friendly setting.
