Planning Intern

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 a Planning Intern to join our Pittsburgh team for summer 2026. If you’re someone who’s excited to support impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values, this could be you!  

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 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 You’ll Do 

At Toole Design, our paid internship program is designed to give you real experience with meaningful work. Over a typical schedule of 8–12 weeks, you’ll be fully embedded in project teams alongside planners, engineers, and landscape architects—contributing to active projects from day one. You might analyze data for an active transportation plan, work on statewide safety education and Safe Routes to School projects, evaluate conditions for people biking or walking along a corridor, prepare materials for public meetings, conduct research, or help to develop graphics for a streetscape plan. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types and work products, receive company-wide trainings on core skills and best practices, and career mentorship from the best in the business. You’ll get the opportunity to attend project meetings and site visits; grow your skills with graphic design programs in Adobe Suite and analysis platforms like ESRI and QGIS. And you’ll do all of this with a passionate group of colleagues who love what they do – and want you to do the same. 

We are targeting a salary range of $19 to $22.50 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-friendly—just like the infrastructure we help design. 

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. Applications close 1/31/26.  

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 HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, 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 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 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

What You Bring: 

• Open to undergrads (3rd year or higher), grad students, and recent graduates in Urban Planning, Geography, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Civil Engineering, or a related program 
• Ability to quickly pick up new concepts, skills, and programs 
• Passion for active transportation and safety planning 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite  
• Experience in graphic design, layout, and production, InDesign or Adobe Creative Suite 
• Experience using QGIS and/or ArcGIS