Planning Intern | Hartford, CT

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Mentor program

Paid internship

Full-time pathway

Job summary

IMEG Corp is offering a Summer 2027 Planning Internship in Hartford, CT. You will assist the planning team with research, mapping, and community engagement for a 10–12 week program.

The internship provides hands-on project work, mentorship, and exposure to transportation and community planning. 100% employee-owned benefits and a potential pathway to full-time roles are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years toward a BS degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp.
• Strong interest in design consulting.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prior internship in consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research on planning issues, including demographics and land use.
• Help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents using GIS and tools.
• Participate in public meetings to gather input and share information.
• Review zoning applications and community plans for compliance.
• Conduct site visits to collect data and assess regulations.
• Support senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating proposals and findings.

Skills

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Education

BS degree progress in Planning/Environment Studies/Architecture/Arts

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

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.

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.

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.

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As a people-centered engineering firm we know IMEG’s brand is centered on 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.