Returning Planner I - Summer 2026 - Great Lakes Division - For Current/Former HNTB Interns Only

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 responsible for applying planning strategies utilizing various technologies and tools to gather and analyze data, assess outcomes, and develop reporting and visuals to effectively communicate findings. This position assists with tasks for planning projects including research, studies, and documentation, coordinating with inter-disciplinary team members, from concept development through project completion.

This position is for current/former HNTB interns only.

What You’ll Do:

• Researches and collects raw data, organizes, analyzes and provides review of the data for use in projects and for further analysis.

• Performs project analysis using technical guidance and software.

• Assists project team members with various support tasks such as development of maps, exhibits, presentation materials, and reporting.

• Conducts research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning. Assists in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects

• Performs tasks related to the preparation and production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.

• Assists in stakeholder and public participation process.

• Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field

What You’ll Bring:

• Understands GIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Compiles and summarizes data (i.e., census data, land use data) with direction from more experienced staff.

• Reviews, prepares, and summarizes relevant research for more experienced staff to review.

• Contributes to reports and assists in material preparation for presentations with direction from more experienced staff.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field.

• Previous work experience in planning through an internship or prior employment.

Additional Information

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Locations:

Allen Park, MI, Ashwaubenon, WI (Green Bay), Blue Ash, OH (Cincinnati), Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Detroit, MI, Downers Grove, IL, East Lansing, MI (Lansing), Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Jackson, MI, Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue), Minneapolis, MN, Sterling Heights, MI, Westfield, IN (Carmel)

The approximate pay range for Ohio is $57,913.80 - $86,870.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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.

The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $60,809.50 - $91,214.25. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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.

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $63,705.19 - $95,557.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position 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.