Engineering Intern

Job Description

About Company

Toole Design is a leading firm in sustainable multimodal transportation design, dedicated to creating safer, more connected communities. They are a purpose-driven team comprising engineers, landscape architects, planners, and designers who firmly believe that streets should serve everyone. The firm is recognized as an ENR Top 500 design firm and boasts one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.

At Toole Design, the culture is collaborative and inclusive, valuing diverse expertise and actively supporting employee growth and advancement. Their projects are rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity, aiming to improve lives through safe and inclusive design. They foster a supportive environment where thought leaders and industry experts mentor team members.

Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented communities. They pride themselves on having women make up 50% of their managers and are committed to diverse leadership reflecting the communities they serve.

The Chris Kelleher Memorial Fund, established in honor of their first intern, provides housing assistance to interns based on available funds and financial need. Toole Design offices are all bikeable, walkable, and transit-friendly, reflecting the infrastructure they design.

Job Description

Position Title: Engineering Intern
Location: Columbus team
Term: Summer 2026 (typically 8-12 weeks)
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

Mission: To support impactful roadway and active transportation projects that align with Toole Design’s mission and values of creating safer, more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Be fully embedded in project teams alongside planners, engineers, and landscape architects.
• Contribute to active projects from day one.
• Prepare graphics for new intersection designs.
• Analyze pedestrian survey data.
• Develop materials for public meetings.
• Gain hands-on experience in multimodal transportation across various contexts, including roadway reconstructions, streetscapes, and signature trail projects.
• Learn from and collaborate with a community of interns across the country on shared projects, enhancing technical skills.

Program Details:
• Paid Internship: Targeting a salary range of $20 to $24 per hour.
• Work Schedule: Generally 40 hours per week.
• Work Environment: Four days in the office, with the option to work from home on Fridays. All offices are bikeable, walkable, and transit-friendly.
• Mentorship: Work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping interns grow their expertise.
• Housing Assistance: The Chris Kelleher Memorial Fund provides housing assistance to hired interns, with application information provided in the spring.

Qualifications (What You Bring):
• Education: Open to undergraduate students (3rd year or higher), graduate students, and recent graduates.
• Field of Study: Civil engineering or a related field.
• Skills:
• Ability to quickly pick up new concepts, skills, and programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience or a willingness to learn these programs.
• Passion: A strong passion for active transportation.

Application and Contact Information:
• To apply, visit Toole Design’s website.
• For more information about internships, visit their Internships page.
• For questions or to request assistance or accommodations, contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, option 5.