Engineering Intern

Toole Design Group LLC; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Toole Design is seeking an Engineering Intern in Portland, ME to help plan, design, and engineer mobility networks and public spaces that connect communities. You will work with planners, engineers, and landscape architects on meaningful projects across streets, parks, and trails.

During an 8–12 week paid internship, you’ll gain real experience in stakeholder outreach, design documentation, and site visits.

Qualifications

• Undergrads: 3rd year or higher of Civil Engineering (or related) bachelor’s program.
• Grad Students: Enrolled in Civil Engineering (or related) graduate program.
• Recent Grads: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design phases for streets, public spaces, and mobility networks.
• Participate in stakeholder outreach, workshops, and meetings.
• Learn and apply 2D/3D modeling and graphic tools on real projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Active transportation

Education

Civil Engineering undergrad programs (3rd year+)

Civil Engineering graduate program

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

ArcMap

QGIS

Job description

Description

Want to design streets and public spaces that connect people? We're looking for a Engineering Intern in Portland, ME to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in our communities. At Toole Design, you’ll get to help plan, design, and engineer mobility networks and public spaces that help communities thrive. From streets and trails to downtowns, campuses, parks, and civic places, our multidisciplinary teams create environments that are safe, welcoming, resilient, and memorable.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We are an employee-owned, purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets and public spaces should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive culture where expertise thrives and your growth and advancement are actively supported
• The chance to explore your interests, share your ideas and learn from experts in the field
• Projects that improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
• A community of interns across the country to learn from and collaborate with on shared projects while growing your technical skills

What You’ll Do

At Toole Design, our paid internship gives you real experience on meaningful work. Over 8–12 weeks, you’ll be embedded in project teams alongside planners, engineers, and landscape architects, contributing to public realm and active transportation projects from day one. You’ll take part in every phase of design, from stakeholder outreach and workshops to construction documents and administration, while attending key project meetings and site visits. Along the way, you’ll build skills in analysis, 2D/3D modeling, and illustrative graphics using tools like AutoCAD, MicroStation, the Adobe Suite, ArcMap, and QGIS. You’ll also have access to company-wide trainings and career mentorship from leaders in the field. Working closely with clients, communities, and colleagues, you’ll help shape and reimagine streets, parks, and trail systems across the country.

We are targeting a salary range of $21.00 to $25.50 per hour for this position. Interns generally work 40 hours per week, four days in the office with the option to work from home on Fridays. All Toole Design offices are bikeable, walkable, and transit-friendly—just like the infrastructure we help design.

Join Us. Make an Impact.

We’re proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. Applications close 12/31/26.

Have questions or to request assistance or accommodations? Contact [e-mail] or call 301-927-1900, option 5.

At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities— people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities, and people at all the intersections in between—to apply. We're proud that women make up 50% of our managers and are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.

Requirements

• Undergrads: In your 3rd year or higher of a Civil Engineering (or related) bachelor’s program
• Grad Students: Enrolled in a Civil Engineering (or related) graduate program
• Recent Grads: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Ability to quickly pick up new concepts, skills, and programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience or willingness to learn
• Passion for active transportation