Urban Design 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 Urban Design Intern to join our Austin 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 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 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 transformative public realm and active transportation projects from day one. Youll be involved in all phases of design from stakeholder outreach and workshops to construction documents and administration performing analysis using 2D/3D modeling tools and creating illustrative graphics. Working closely with clients communities and colleagues youll help shape and reimagine streets parks and trail systems across the country.

We are targeting a salary range of $19 to $23 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 01/31/26.

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 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).

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What You Bring:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an Urban Design program; graduate students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Academic or practical experience in urban design public realm design or related fields such as landscape architecture or architecture
• Strong ability to quickly learn new urban design concepts tools and workflows
• Strong visual communication skills including diagramming mapping and design storytelling; hand or digital sketching is a plus
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop) for layout graphics and analysis
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation or a demonstrated willingness to learn
• Experience with urban design and visualization tools such as Rhino SketchUp or Lumion or willingness to learn
• Demonstrated interest in active transportation multimodal streets and people-centered urban environments