Planning Intern - Summer 2026

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 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, IL office seeks a Planning Intern for Summer 2026.
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:

• ArcGIS experience
• Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) experience
• Microsoft Excel and/or Data Science (Python, R, etc.)
• Writing and communication skills
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation experience
• Strong interest in transit, transportation design, and urban planning.

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 $22.61 - $33.91. 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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