Planning Intern - Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Chicago, IL invites students enrolled in related undergraduate or graduate programs to join our Planning & Mobility team as a part-time intern/co-op. The role provides exposure to transportation planning, land use planning, and urban mobility projects.

You will assist project teams with research, data collection, graphics development, and reporting, gaining hands-on experience through multimodal corridor studies, regional rail, and grant writing while contributing to

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure.
• Seeking part-time, temporary, or co-op assignment in planning.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GIS

Graphic design

Data analysis

Field work

Transit policy

Community engagement

Education

Enrolled in related undergraduate/graduate program

Tools

CAD

GIS software

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 being under close supervision and assisting the Planning and Mobility department by performing basic assignments in the areas including, but not limited to Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, and Urban Mobility. This position is usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis. Our Chicago-based Planning & Mobility team is a group of over 20 planners and engineers who work together to take projects from vision through design. Skills interns use and learn include GIS, graphic design/infographics, street design, CAD, field work, community engagement, transit policy, transportation demand modeling and other data analysis. Typical projects that interns work on include: bus priority and multimodal corridor studies; regional rail, bike, micromobility and other multimodal plans; trail feasibility studies, and grant writing. Our Chicago internship program offers a robust professional development experience for interns to connect with other disciplines in various departments; attend lunch and learns, social networking events and workshops/trainings; and go on field trips to project sites. Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

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

• Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure.

Locations: Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . .

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $23.18 - $34.76. 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work