Planning Intern | Hartford, CT

IMEG; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Cohort of interns

Path to full-time opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

IMEG, an ESOP-owned firm, invites applications for a Planning Intern in Hartford, CT. Over a 10–12 week summer program, you will assist the planning team with research, maps, reports, and community engagement, gaining hands‑on experience in transportation and land‑use planning alongside senior planners.

Requirements include progress toward a BS degree in Planning or related field and familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, or SketchUp.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a BS degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting research on planning issues and demographic trends.
• Help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents using GIS and other tools.
• Participate in public meetings to gather community input and explain planning initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing zoning applications and community plans for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong interest in design consulting

Ability to clearly communicate

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Education

BS degree progress toward planning environment studies architecture or arts

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Planning Intern | Hartford, CT

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 Hartford, CT to assist the planning team with various projects and tasks, supporting research, data collection, and community engagement efforts that contribute to the development and implementation of planning initiatives. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain practical experience while supporting active planning work alongside senior planners.

In this role, you will help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents, participate in public meetings and workshops, and support zoning and community plan reviews. You will join a public-sector transportation and planning team serving clients across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Pennsylvania, with current work emphasizing transportation planning, community planning, engagement, strategic communications, and environmental planning.

At a Glance

Location: Hartford, CT

Discipline: Planning

Markets: Transportation; Planning; Landscape Architecture

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Assist in conducting 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 and Experience

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent required

Skills and 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

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Urban transportation and planning team serving public-sector clients across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Pennsylvania.
• Current work emphasizes transportation planning, community planning, engagement, strategic communications, and environmental planning.
• Recent work includes CTDOT State Highway Safety Planning On-Call and Citywide Park and Trail Connectivity, both in the Government (City/County/State) market.

Why IMEG

• 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

State of Connecticut Pay Range: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job‑related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

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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