2027 Intern - Planning

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunaway Associates LLC is seeking a Planning Intern to work with experienced planners and gain hands-on experience shaping communities across Texas. You will assist with research, data collection, and analysis to see planning principles come to life in real-world projects.

You will collaborate on mapping, zoning analysis, and policy research, collect data from surveys and fieldwork, and help organize project files and schedules while developing practical planning skills.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of landscape architecture and site design principles.
• Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with planners on mapping, zoning analysis, and policy research.
• Collect and analyze data from surveys, field work, or GIS tools.
• Summarize findings to support planning decisions.
• Organize project files, maintain records, and help with scheduling.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects.
• Observe professional planning practices and build technical skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Strong written and verbal comms

Professionalism and work ethic

Education

Actively pursuing degree (Landscape Architecture/Environmental Design)

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

• Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability - just to name a few.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

As a Planning Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced planners to gain hands-on experience shaping communities. You’ll contribute to real-world projects, assist with research, collect and analyze data, and see how planning principles come to life.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Collaborate with planners on mapping, zoning analysis, and policy research.
• Collect and analyze data from surveys, field work, or GIS tools.
• Summarize findings to support planning decisions.
• Organize project files, maintain records, and help with scheduling.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to ongoing projects.
• Observe professional planning practices and build technical skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of landscape architecture and site design principles
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, or Adobe Creative Suite

SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Eagerness and willingness to learn and adapt to new skills and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism and strong work ethic

EDUCATION:

• Actively pursuing a degree (undergraduate or graduate) in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, or related field

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.