High School Intern - Summer 2026

HNTB

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Responsibilities

The intern will perform basic engineering calculations and utilize CADD for plan preparation. Additionally, they will provide administrative support through report creation, data analysis, and presentation development.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in High School with a strong academic record and a focus on STEM coursework. You should be proficient in AutoCAD or willing to learn, and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated leadership experience and an interest in infrastructure engineering are also preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job Description

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, while under close supervision and review, the intern will assist assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic engineering-related, computer assisted drafting and design (CADD) and administrative support tasks reflective of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education at high school Junior and Senior level.

What You’ll Do:

  • Under close supervision and review, the intern performs basic engineering calculations and related tasks.
  • Assists engineers and/or technicians in organizing information for use in drawings or other documents.
  • Utilizes computer aided drafting to assist in the preparation of CADD plans.
  • Assists engineers in various tasks including writing, report creation, data analysis, presentation development and other administrative support tasks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

  • Current enrollment in Junior or Senior year of High School

What We Prefer:

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative on assigned tasks.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or willingness to learn computer-aided drafting tools; AutoCAD Certification is a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Excel Expert Certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience through extracurricular activities, athletics, community organizations, or volunteer roles.
  • Active involvement in community service or civic engagement programs.
  • Strong academic record with a focus on STEM coursework.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Interest in infrastructure engineering, transportation, or related STEM disciplines.

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.#MD

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Locations:

Raleigh, NC

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies.  Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB.  HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

HNTB

For over a century, HNTB has shaped the built environment with distinctive expertise across a full spectrum of infrastructure solutions. From iconic architecture and complex bridges to efficient highways and digital infrastructure solutions, our collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence drive us to build a better future for our clients, communities and ourselves It’s in the way we do what we do at HNTB that sets us apart. Our people — proud employee-owners with distinct experience, expertise and perspectives — are bound together by a common vision that uniquely shapes our work and firm. This ownership fosters an unmatched culture of respect and continuous improvement, a hallmark of our enduring success.
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