Transportation Planning Intern - Summer 2026

HNTB Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company in Detroit is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern for Summer 2026. This role involves assisting project teams with various tasks, conducting research, and maintaining project records. Candidates must be enrolled in a related program and ideally have a strong interest in transportation planning and GIS experience. This is a full-time intern position with no relocation or housing provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college program related to transportation or planning.
• Interest in transit, environmental or transportation planning work.
• Experience with GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team members with support tasks.
• Conduct basic research and data collection.
• Maintain project-related records and files.
• Support development of graphics and presentation materials.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Strong interest in transit

GIS experience

GIS exposure

Education

Enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program

Job description

What We’re Looking For

Our Michigan office is hiring a Transportation Planning Intern for Summer 2026.

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.

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 transit, environmental or transportation planning work.
• GIS experience preferred.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

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Locations

Detroit, MI, East Lansing, MI (Lansing)

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Planning Group

ReqID: R-28958 #college