Paid Planning & Urban Design Intern

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking planning and urban design students for a paid internship. The program offers three- or six-month to year-long options with a capstone project mentored by senior staff.

You will support a multidisciplinary team, producing documents, graphics, and outreach materials while gaining hands-on experience in urban design and planning processes. This internship emphasizes growth, collaboration, and real-world project impact.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers in producing documents, reports, graphics, and materials for deliverables and community outreach.
• Conduct data collection and research to support project presentations and deliverables.
• Assist in preparation of planning studies, GIS analyses, graphics development and related assignments.
• Participate in project steering committee and community outreach meetings under supervision.
• Capstone Project mentorship throughout the internship and final presentation of findings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS Pro

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Planning/Urban Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking planning and urban design students for a paid internship. The program offers three- or six-month to year-long options with a capstone project mentored by senior staff.

You will support a multidisciplinary team, producing documents, graphics, and outreach materials while gaining hands-on experience in urban design and planning processes. This internship emphasizes growth, collaboration, and real-world project impact.