Planning Intern - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

HNTB in Chicago, IL invites interns to contribute to the Planning & Mobility team on transportation projects. You will assist with research, data collection, graphics and reports under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in GIS, CAD, and community engagement.

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, you will join a supportive internship program that connects you with multiple disciplines and offers professional development opportunities. Relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program.

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

CAD

Field work

Community engagement

Data analysis

Education

Enrolled in related undergraduate or graduate program

Tools

GIS software

CAD 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.

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Chicago, IL

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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.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

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