Planning Intern — Community Design & GIS Analysis

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

Job summary

Dunaway is seeking a 2027 Planning Intern to gain hands-on experience shaping communities in Texas. You’ll work with veteran planners on mapping, zoning analysis, and data collection, helping projects move from concept to plan.

As part of a multi-discipline firm, you’ll contribute to real-world planning tasks, organize files, attend team meetings, and build technical skills in GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a degree in landscape-related field.
• Knowledge of landscape architecture and site design principles.
• Familiarity with planning software tools (AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp, Adobe CC).

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

Attention to detail

Independent work

Learning mindset

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Landscape Architecture

Environmental Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Dunaway is seeking a 2027 Planning Intern to gain hands-on experience shaping communities in Texas. You’ll work with veteran planners on mapping, zoning analysis, and data collection, helping projects move from concept to plan.

As part of a multi-discipline firm, you’ll contribute to real-world planning tasks, organize files, attend team meetings, and build technical skills in GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related tools.