Engineering Intern

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 an Engineering Intern to join our Portland team for the summer 2026 someone whos excited to support impactful roadway and active transportation projects that reflect our mission and values.

Why Youll Love Working Here

Were not just another firm were a purpose-driven team of engineers landscape architects planners and designers 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 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 Youll Do

At Toole Design our paid internship program is designed to give you real experience with meaningful work. Over 812 weeks youll be fully embedded in project teams alongside planners engineers and landscape architectscontributing to active projects from day one. Whether its preparing graphics for a new intersection design analyzing pedestrian survey data or developing materials for a public meeting youll 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.
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. *Deadline to apply: 12/1/25.

We are targeting a salary range of $22 to $29 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-friendlyjust 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 or call 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. Were 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).

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• Undergrads: In your 3rd year or higher of a Civil Engineering (or related) bachelors program
• Grad Students: Enrolled in a Civil Engineering (or related) graduate program
• Recent Grads: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Ability to quickly pick up new concepts skills and programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• MicroStation or AutoCAD experience or willingness to learn
• Passion for active transportation