TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
TYLin is seeking a Strategic Communications & Engagement Intern to join our City Solutions team in New York for Summer 2026.
This internship offers a unique opportunity for students interested in communications, public affairs, urban studies, or public policy to work at the intersection of infrastructure, storytelling, and community engagement. Our Strategic Communications & Engagement (SC&E) practice helps shape how complex transportation and infrastructure projects are communicated to clients, stakeholders, and communities.
As an intern, you will support efforts to translate technical work such as transportation planning, infrastructure design, and resilience projects into clear, compelling narratives, visuals, and engagement strategies. You will collaborate with planners, engineers, designers, and communications professionals to help bring important public projects to life.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You Will Do
- Conduct research on transportation, infrastructure, and urban policy topics to support project communications and outreach efforts
- Assist with developing presentations, graphics, and written materials for internal materials, reports, and client deliverables
- Help craft narratives that explain complex infrastructure projects to public audiences
- Maintain SharePoint sites that support City Solutions knowledge-sharing, and help organize information and coordinate across project teams to ensure consistent messaging
- Support community engagement efforts when possible, including preparation for public meetings and stakeholder outreach
- Assist in developing internal communications materials (to help tell the SC&E story and qualifications) and draft thought leadership content (to help share what we do with clients and the public).
- Contribute to SC&E proposals by conduction research and helping organize and update materials that highlight TYLin’s SC&E expertise and project experience
- Collaborate with SC&E’s graphic design team to support the development of infographics, social media content, and other storytelling tools
What You Bring to the Team
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly
- Interest in cities, transportation, infrastructure, sustainability, or public policy
- Curiosity about how large public projects are communicated to clients and communities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while also working independently
- Strong commitment to integrity, consistently demonstrating ethical, fair, and responsible behavior
- Commitment to innovation and continuous learning, with a passion for acquiring new skills and driving improvements
Your Education and Experience
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) or similar design tools is a plus
- Experience with knowledge management platforms, including SharePoint, is a plus
- Interest in infrastructure, transportation, or urban issues is strongly preferred
Additional Information
At TYLin, we strive to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that empowers you to make an impact. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.
TYLin is committed to pay equity. This position offers an hourly compensation range of $20 to $30 per hour. Compensation will be based on individual skills, experience, education, and qualifications.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.