What are Mobycon's Sustainable Mobility Internships Like? Real Stories from our Past Interns

Over the past six months, we worked with three incredible international sustainable mobility interns at our Delft office: Grace Bonn, our Marketing Intern; Ronan Pangrazzi, our French Intern; and Amelie Grabherr, our DACH Intern. They each brought unique perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm to the table, contributing to various projects that tackled real-world challenges in mobility consulting. 

In this article, they share their experiences, lessons, and how their time at Mobycon helped them take the next step in their careers. If you’re curious about what it’s like to be part of a passionate team dedicated to reshaping transportation’s future, read on. Who knows? You could be the next to join us.  

Want to be part of the next generation shaping sustainable mobility? Check out our current openings or send us your letter of interest; we’d love to hear from you. 

Grace Bonn (Sustainable Mobility and International Marketing Intern)

I am a third-year Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) student. I’m originally from the United States and have been studying Built Environment in Breda for the past few years. I have chosen a specialization in mobility.   

What was it like starting your sustainable mobility internship at Mobycon?  

I started at Mobycon in mid-August 2024, where my colleagues welcomed me in a kind and professional manner. I was nervous initially, but that feeling quickly faded after meeting such fun and like-minded people. I immediately felt at home and enjoyed getting to know everyone over tosti’s and hagelslag during lunchtime (a real Dutch experience). 

What sort of projects did you get to work on? 

During my internship, I worked on many different tasks and projects for Mobycon. Half of the time, I was conducting research for my university and working on a report that was a significant requirement of my program. The rest of my time was spent on various project work and marketing tasks.  

Some of my work included creating interesting and informative web content (including blogs and the Mobycon Spotlight Sessions), growing Mobycon’s profile on social media, and creating the monthly edition of the Mobycon Unlimited newsletter.

This was my first time doing marketing work and I really enjoyed it. At first, there was a learning curve, but I quickly adjusted to the workflow and gained much valuable experience in this field.   

That’s great. We’ve appreciated all that work! What else did you enjoy from your time here?  

While at Mobycon, I learned much about working in the private sector of mobility and gained hands-on experience working on projects. I enjoyed the relaxed work culture where everyone was understanding and flexible in these circumstances, even if I experienced train delays or cancellations.

I also enjoyed having fun with my colleagues, most notably the cycling trip we took from Utrecht to Amsterdam back in September. We got lucky with the weather, and I had so much fun seeing the beautiful Dutch countryside with my fellow interns and colleagues.  

Now that my time at Mobycon has ended, I will keep the lessons and fun memories with me moving forward. I found the past 6 months enjoyable, and I look forward to starting my sustainable mobility career after my studies. 

Ronan Pangrazzi (French Intern)

Hoi Hoi! I’m a third-year student of Built Environment at Breda University of Applied Sciences. I joined Mobycon as an intern because I am very interested in sustainable transportation and Mobycon’s mission statement very much reflects this interest. I joined the company at the start of September and am now leaving at the end of January 2025.  

What was it like starting at Mobycon?  

This being my first internship ever made me very nervous initially since I wanted to be seen in a positive light. Even though this feeling hasn’t entirely faded, I am very comfortable at Mobycon. It is a great company with a very friendly environment and equally as friendly people. 

Mobycon is a great example of the gezellig nature of working in the Netherlands, even when it is busy. People will help you with any questions you may have, and you are treated as a fellow employee, even as an intern! 

 
What has our office been like as a learning environment? 

There are so many resources available at Mobycon. Sometimes employees present their current projects at internal presentations called MobyTalk. These presentations are a great way to gain more insight into what Mobycon is doing and current mobility practices.  

There are also workshops and other projects that helped me gain knowledge and skills in this field. For example, I produced a Mobycon Podcast episode about turning right on red bicycle detector plates. This was an enjoyable project that helped me improve my communication skills. 

What about your project work? What was it like?  

My biggest involvement was with a project for the National Transport Authority in Ireland. This pivot introduced me to the world of cycling in Ireland and, more specifically, cyclist wayfinding. This would become the topic of my internship research. For this project, I worked a lot with QGIS, researched wayfinding and signage regulations worldwide, and designed directional signage. I’d love to be able to continue working on similar projects in the future. 

Were you able to participate in any fun activities while at Mobycon? 

I was lucky to join the Concordisuitje, which took place on the beach in Kijkduin right in time. I met many new people at this event and participated in fun activities such as surfing and power-kiting! Additionally, before the autumn rain could set in, I was able to partake in a wonderful bike trip with Brett Petzer, Anna Tailliez, Anna Wyner, and other interns from Utrecht to Amsterdam.

Overall, my internship at Mobycon was fantastic and my 6 months here have been really fun and informative! It has helped me define what I want in my future studies and career in the domain of sustainable mobility.  

Amelie Grabherr (DACH Intern)

I’m a Master’s student of sustainable mobility at Hochschule RheinMain in Germany, originally from Mainz. I had the opportunity to spend six months with Mobycon as a DACH intern. This experience took me to Delft, where I immersed myself not only in the Dutch cycling culture but also in an international team of passionate individuals committed to making the world less dependent on cars.  

What was it like coming to Delft for the first time for your sustainable mobility internship? 

It was so nice to meet everyone! I loved the culture of the office. It was really fun to eat lunch together every day and even go for runs. Delft is also a beautiful city, so it was a privilege to live there for the last few months. Living right around the corner from the office was nice too! 

How about your work at Mobycon in our German sector? 

During this time, I gained insights into the full spectrum of a mobility consultancy, learning how to conduct tender analyses, prepare proposals, and get involved in various projects in different regions and countries. A special highlight was contributing to a project in my hometown in Germany, focusing on bike parking and intersection design.

While being involved in Mobycon’s daily work, I found it exciting to see how my university knowledge, like developing SUMPs or redesigning intersections to be more bike- and pedestrian-friendly, translated into real-world projects. 

That’s great to hear! What else have you learned in your time here? 

Surrounded by an inspiring team, I learned that every bike lane built finds its users and that communication – especially listening – is key to developing the best mobility solutions with municipalities rather than imposing them. Furthermore, I was once again made aware of the existing gender gap in different aspects of cycling and the importance especially of empowering women through safe and comfortable cycling opportunities.

We wish Grace, Ronan, and Amelie the best of luck and thank them for their energy and dedication! Are you interested in an internship at Mobycon? Keep an eye on our vacancies page for new opportunities.