Planning Intern | Fort Lauderdale, FL

IMEG Corp; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Planning Intern to assist the planning team with research, data collection and community engagement through a 10–12 week summer program. You will help create maps, reports, and planning documents, participate in public meetings, and support senior planners as projects advance.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration with transportation and bridge projects, and exposure to planning processes within a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent
• Required Experience: None required
• Ability to clearly communicate in written and verbal form; proficient with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist with research on planning issues, including demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts
• Help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents using GIS software and other tools
• Participate in public meetings and workshops to gather community input and provide information on planning initiatives
• Assist in reviewing zoning applications and community plans to ensure compliance with local regulations and ordinances
• Conduct site visits to gather data and assess compliance with planning regulations
• Work with public officials, developers, and community members to support planning projects
• Help prepare reports and presentations to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders
• Provide support to senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Public engagement

Education

2 years towards BS in Planning/Environment/Architecture or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Planning Intern | Fort Lauderdale, FL

IMEG is hiring a Planning Intern in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to assist the planning team with research, data collection, and community engagement efforts that support planning initiatives. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain hands‑on experience while contributing to active planning work. You will help prepare maps, reports, planning documents, and presentations, participate in public meetings and workshops, and support senior planners as projects move forward. The team supports transportation and bridge-related work, helping communities rethink corridors and public spaces.

At a Glance

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Discipline: Planning
• Markets: Transportation; Bridge
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program
• Program Length: 10-12 week summer program
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with research on planning issues, including demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts
• Help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents using GIS software and other tools
• Participate in public meetings and workshops to gather community input and provide information on planning initiatives
• Assist in reviewing zoning applications and community plans to ensure compliance with local regulations and ordinances
• Conduct site visits to gather data and assess compliance with planning regulations
• Work with public officials, developers, and community members to support planning projects
• Help prepare reports and presentations to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders
• Provide support to senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Required Education: Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent
• Required Experience: None required
• Required Skills/Abilities: Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp, Strong interest in design consulting, Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups, Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Preferred: Prior internship experience in the consulting industry preferred

About the Team

Our team helps cities, counties and transportation agencies plan, design, analyze, and maintain transportation systems, including intersection improvements, roadway design, traffic congestion evaluation, bridge inspection, and transit improvements. Our team of skilled planners and engineers empowers communities by revamping neighborhoods, repurposing transportation corridors, and seamlessly integrating Complete Streets and open spaces. Recent work includes SW 100th Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Planning & Design, Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program, Transportation; and NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project, Transportation.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. A paid internship with real, hands‑on project work, not busywork.

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns.

A clear path to full‑time: many interns and co‑ops convert to full‑time roles at IMEG.

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.

Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader.

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee‑owned firm MEG, our in‑house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].

As a people-centered engineering firm we know IMEG’s brand is centered around the technical skills of our people.

We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members.

We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty.

We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients – a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle.

We are IMEG.