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High School Intern: Civil Engineering - Fall 2026

Part-time

HNTB

Chelmsford, MAPart-time$17.93–26.9/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$17.93–26.9/hr
Location
Chelmsford, MA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

HNTB is seeking a high school intern for its Chelmsford office during Fall 2026. Under close supervision, the intern will support engineering projects with basic calculations, CADD drafting, information organization, and administrative tasks. The opportunity is during the school year and requires full-time office attendance during the co-op program. Candidates must be current high school juniors or seniors; senior-year enrollment and interest in studying mechanical or civil engineering are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering CalculationsComputer-Aided DraftingInformation OrganizationWritingReport CreationData AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentIndependent Work

Qualifications

High School EnrollmentJunior or Senior YearSenior Year EnrollmentMechanical or Civil Engineering Interest

Full 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.

Our Chelmsford, Massachusetts office is seeking a High School Intern for an opportunity in Fall 2026. This opportunity will be during the school year and students are required to go into the office full-time during the co-op program.

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:

  • Current enrollment in Senior year of High School

  • Self-starter and ability to work independently

  • Interest in studying Mechanical or Civil Engineering in a college program

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)

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The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $17.93 - $26.90. 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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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.

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Part time

Job Category: Administration Group

ReqID: R-31262 #college

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