High School Intern: Overhead Contact Systems - Winter/Spring 2026

HNTB Corporation; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 24,700 - 37,057; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chelmsford is seeking a High School Intern for Winter/Spring 2026. This part-time role involves assisting engineers with basic engineering calculations, computer-aided drafting (CADD), and various administrative tasks. Candidates must be currently enrolled as Juniors or Seniors in high school. This opportunity allows students to gain valuable experience in engineering while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in Junior or Senior year of High School.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic engineering calculations and related tasks.
• Assist in organizing information for use in drawings or documents.
• Utilize CADD to assist in preparation of plans.
• Assist engineers with administrative support tasks.

Skills

Basic engineering calculations

Organizing information for drawings

Computer-aided drafting (CADD)

Writing and report creation

Data analysis

Presentation development

Education

Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of High School

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.

This opportunity entails, while under close supervision and review, the intern will assist assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering‑related, computer assisted drafting and design (CADD) and administrative support tasks reflective of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education at high school Junior and Senior level.

Our Chelmsford, Massachusetts office is seeking a High School Intern for an opportunity in Winter/Spring 2026. This opportunity will be during the school year and students are required to come into the office full‑time, every other week.

What You’ll Do:

• Under close supervision and review, the intern performs basic engineering calculations and related tasks.
• Assists engineers and/or technicians in organizing information for use in drawings or other documents.
• Utilizes computer aided drafting to assist in the preparation of CADD plans.
• Assists engineers in various tasks including writing, report creation, data analysis, presentation development and other administrative support tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Current enrollment in Junior or Senior year of High School

What We Prefer:

• Current enrollment in Senior year of High School
• Self‑starter and ability to work independently
• Interest in studying Mechanical or Civil Engineering in a college program

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $17.93 - $26.90. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $14.94 - $28.02. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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.

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Additional Job Details

• Job Type: Intern
• Full/Part Time: Part time
• Job Category: Administration Group
• ReqID: R-28687 #college