Planning Intern

1 week ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States Toole Design Full time $70,000 - $90,000 per year

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 Columbus 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 planners, designers, engineers, and landscape architects, 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 supportedThe chance to explore your interests, share your ideas, and learn from experts in the fieldProjects 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 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-friendly-just like the infrastructure we help design.

What You Bring:

Undergrads: In your third year or higher of an urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, engineering, public health, or related fieldGrad Students: Enrolled in an urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, public health, or related graduate programRecent Grads: Degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, public health, or related fieldAbility to quickly pick up new concepts, skills, and programsProficiency in Microsoft Office suiteExperience using spatial data software such as QGIS or ArcGISExperience in graphic design, layout, and production using InDesign and other programs in the Adobe Creative SuitePassion for active transportation

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 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 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).

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