Urban Design Intern

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 an Urban Design Intern to join our Austin 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 transformative public realm and active transportation projects from day one. You'll 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, you'll 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-friendly-just like the infrastructure we help design.

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

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 01/31/26.

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 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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