Community Engagement and Planning Intern – Summer 2027

HNTB; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Boston, MA offers a rotational internship for Summer 2027 across Community Engagement, Environmental Planning, and Transportation Planning. You will assist project teams, conduct research, and support design and reporting tasks.

The position targets students enrolled in related undergraduate or graduate programs with strong problem solving and teamwork, plus GIS/microsoft Office experience and a willingness for in-person work.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program.
• Problem solving and analytical skills helpful.
• Understanding of planning and engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Training/experience with GIS mapping and data analysis.
• Willingness to perform in-person or field work.
• Works well in a team setting.
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assists project team members with various support tasks.
• Conducts basic research and data collection.
• Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
• Assists in developing graphics, presentation materials and reports.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

GIS mapping

Data analysis

In-person work

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being under close supervision, assist departments by performing basic assignments in the areas including, but not limited to Science, Planning, Technology. This position is usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.

Environmental Planning tasks could include providing support for environmental permitting, wetland delineation, and construction monitoring assignments.

Community Engagement tasks could include assisting with outreach efforts, staffing meetings, distributing flyers and content at in-person events, preparing reports, data entry, and other support tasks.

Planning tasks could include production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.

Our Boston, MA office is seeking an rotational intern opportunity within Community Engagement, Environmental Planning, and Transportation Planning for Summer 2027.

What You'll Do

• Assists project team members with various support tasks.
• Conducts basic research and data collection.
• Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
• Assist in the development of graphics, presentation materials and reports.
• Performs other duties assigned.

What You'll Need

• Enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program

What We Prefer

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Exhibits an understanding of planning and engineering principles relevant to the discipline
• Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Training and/or experience with GIS mapping and data analysis
• Willingness to perform in-person or field work
• Works well in a team setting
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Boston, MA

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $25.28 - $37.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Planning Group

ReqID: R-31583 #college

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