Planning Intern | Fort Lauderdale, FL

IMEG; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship with mentor

Cohort of interns

Path to full-time conversion

IDEA Program access

In-house AI MEG platform

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a Planning Intern in Fort Lauderdale, FL for a 10–12 week summer program. You will assist with research, data collection, maps and presentations, and engage with the public in planning initiatives related to transportation and bridges.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a path to full-time opportunities at a 100% employee-owned firm, with access to in-house tools like MEG and a broad multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years toward BS in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts
• No prior internship required
• Interest in transportation planning and urban design

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

Strong interest in design consulting

Clear communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

2+ years toward BS in Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Planning Intern | Fort Lauderdale, FL

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

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 fulltime: 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

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.

• 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.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

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