Community Engagement and Planning Intern – Summer 2027

Hntb Open · verified Sep 15, 2026

Boston Full-time Junior Community Marketing

Entry-level Community Marketing role at Hntb. Boston · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll support project teams across community engagement, environmental planning, and transportation planning
You'll research topics, collect information, and organize project records, collections, and files
You'll help produce graphics, presentation materials, reports, and technical project documents
You'll assist outreach through meetings, flyer distribution, data entry, and in-person events
You'll contribute to permitting, wetland, monitoring, or planning assignments as directed

What you bring

You're studying in an undergraduate or graduate program related to the work
You bring problem-solving ability and analytical skills, with relevant planning or engineering knowledge
You know Microsoft Office and have GIS mapping or data analysis training or experience
You work well with teams and are willing to take on in-person or field assignments
You have a strong interest in transportation and infrastructure

Who this fits

This junior internship suits someone seeking rotational exposure to community engagement, environmental planning, and transportation planning in HNTB's Boston office. You'll work under close supervision and should be comfortable with in-person or field assignments. The role is full-time for Summer 2027, and visa sponsorship is unavailable

From the employer

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being under close supervision, assist departments by performing basic assignments in the areas including, but not limited to Science, Planning, Technology. This position is usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.

Environmental Planning tasks could include providing support for environmental permitting, wetland delineation, and construction monitoring assignments.

Community Engagement tasks could include assisting with outreach efforts, staffing meetings, distributing flyers and content at in-person events, preparing reports, data entry, and other support tasks.

Planning tasks could include production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.

Our Boston, MA office is seeking an rotational intern opportunity within Community Engagement, Environmental Planning, and Transportation Planning for Summer 2027.

What You’ll Do:

Assists project team members with various support tasks.
Conducts basic research and data collection.
Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
Assist in the development of graphics, presentation materials and reports.
Performs other duties assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program

What We Prefer:

Problem solving and analytical skills
Exhibits an understanding of planning and engineering principles relevant to the discipline
Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Training and/or experience with GIS mapping and data analysis
Willingness to perform in-person or field work
Works well in a team setting
Strong interest in transportation and infrastructure

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Boston, MA

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $25.28 - $37.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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