Planning Intern

Internship

Description

Design streets that move peoplenot just cars.

At Toole Design were leading the way in creating safer more connected communities through sustainable multimodal transportation design. Were looking for a Planning Intern to join our Columbus team for summer 2026. If youre someone whos excited to support impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values this could be you!

Why Youll Love Working Here

Were not just another firm were a purpose-driven team of planners designers engineers and landscape architects who believe streets should work for everyone. At Toole Design youll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer :

• A collaborative inclusive culture where expertise thrives and your growth and advancement are actively supported
• The chance to explore your interests share your ideas and learn from experts in the field
• Projects that 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 Youll Do

At Toole Design our paid internship program is designed to give you real experience with meaningful work. Over a typical schedule of 812 weeks youll be fully embedded in project teams alongside planners engineers and landscape architectscontributing to active projects from day one. You might prep graphics for a new intersection design analyze pedestrian survey data help create materials for a public meeting or help facilitate engagement. Our interns work on everything from multimodal corridor studies and Safe Routes to School to Vision Zero transit planning wayfinding and national guidance for the Federal Highway Administration.

We are targeting a salary range of $17.50 to $22 per hour for this position. Interns generally work 40 hours per week four days in the office with the option to work from home on Fridays. All Toole Design offices are bikeable walkable and transit-friendlyjust like the infrastructure we help design.

Join Us. Make an Impact.

Were proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If youre ready to do meaningful work with a supportive talented teamapply today. Applications close 01 / 05 / 26.

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 please visit our Internships page. Have questions or to request assistance or accommodations Contact or call option 5.

At Toole Design we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities people of color LGBTQIA immigrants first-generation college students / graduates those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in betweento apply. Were proud that women make up 50% of our managers 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.

Requirements

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 17 - 22