Land Planning Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in New Orleans is offering an internship with the Planning team focused on developing solutions for public sector clients.

You will work on collaborative projects with landscape architects, planners, architects, and engineers, contributing to a range of projects at different scales. Under supervision, you will assist in producing plans, policy documents, and reports, apply site analysis and design development concepts, and participate in team meetings to

Qualifications

• Currently a college or graduate student pursuing a relevant degree.
• Experience in office or field settings preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
• Collaborate with project teams to modify documents and drawings with detailed instructions.
• Assist in generating project deliverables, including plans, policy documents and reports.
• Apply planning and design concepts such as site analysis and schematic design.
• Attend regular team meetings and coordinate with managers and team members.
• Prepare and coordinate activities on assigned projects with other technical disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Planning/Architecture/Urban Design student

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Become an intern with the Westwood Planning team, focused on developing solutions in the built environment for public sector clients. In this position, you’ll engage in collaborative projects with professionals from diverse disciplines such as landscape architects, planners, architects, and engineers, working on a range of projects at different scales.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member;
• Work with project teams to modify documents and drawings with detailed instructions regarding tasks and expected results;
• Assist in generating project deliverables, including content for plans, policy documents and reports;
• Use knowledge of the general concepts of planning and design including site analysis, project theming, schematic design and design development;
• Participate in regular team meetings and collaborate with project managers and other team members;
• Prepare and coordinate activities on assigned projects, including coordination with other technical disciplines; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Currently a college or graduate student working to obtain a degree from an accredited college or university in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, public policy or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Prior office and/or field experience

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.