Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Design streets that move people—not just cars.

At Toole Design , we’re leading the way in creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. We’re looking for an Engineering Intern to join our Boston team for the summer, 2026, someone who’s excited to support impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re not just another firm, we’re a purpose-driven team of engineers, landscape architects, planners, and designers who believe streets 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 that supports your growth and advancement
• The chance to explore your interests, share your ideas and learn from experts in the field
• Projects that truly 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 program is designed to give you real experience with meaningful work. Over 8–12 weeks, you’ll be fully embedded in project teams alongside planners, engineers, and landscape architects—contributing to active projects from day one. Whether it’s preparing graphics for a new intersection design, analyzing pedestrian survey data, or developing materials for a public meeting, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the field of multimodal transportation in a wide range of contexts from roadway reconstructions and streetscapes to signature trail projects.

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. If you’re ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team—apply today.

We are targeting a salary range of $23 to $28 per hour for this position. Interns generally work 40 hours per week, four days in the office with the option to work from home one day a week. All Toole Design offices are bikeable, walkable, and transit-friendly—just like the infrastructure we help design.

The Chris Kelleher Memorial Fund honors Chris, our first intern in our Boston office. This fund provides interns with housing assistance, based on funds available and financial needs. Application information will be provided to all hired interns, in the spring.

For more information about our internships and what we are looking for please visit our Internship Page. Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.

At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented communities – women, 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 about half our managers are women 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.

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