Land Planning Intern: Shape Master Plans & Zoning Feasibility

Westwood Professional Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Land Planning Intern to support entitlement, zoning, and master planning for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

You will assist senior planners with concept plans and rezoning applications, prepare graphics and presentation materials for client meetings and public hearings, and observe site visits as part of an immersive learning experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with clients, management, and public stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and occasional public meetings, with some outdoor work.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing concept plans, master plans, and due diligence studies for residential and commercial land development projects.
• Research zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, and jurisdictional regulations to assess feasibility for prospective sites.
• Support preparation of rezoning, special use permit, and entitlement applications for local agencies.
• Prepare graphics, exhibits, and presentation materials for client meetings and public hearings.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, and surveyors to compile multidisciplinary information into planning documents.
• Attend site visits and public meetings to observe the entitlement process.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Land Planning Intern to support entitlement, zoning, and master planning for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

You will assist senior planners with concept plans and rezoning applications, prepare graphics and presentation materials for client meetings and public hearings, and observe site visits as part of an immersive learning experience.