Planning Intern | New York, NY

IMEG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a Planning Intern in New York, NY for a 10-12 week summer program. You will assist the planning team with research, GIS-based maps, and planning documents while engaging with public officials, developers, and community members on transportation, urban design, and environmental work in the Northeast.

The role offers a paid summer internship with a clear path to full-time opportunities, and requires working 10-12 weeks with hybrid schedule. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years toward a BS in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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 share information on planning initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing zoning applications and community plans for 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 that communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders.
• Support senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives.

Skills

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

Design consulting interest

Communication skills

Education

2+ years toward BS in Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Planning Intern | New York, NY

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 New York, NY. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist the planning team with projects and tasks that build practical experience in the field of planning. This role supports research, data collection, and community engagement efforts that contribute to the development and implementation of planning initiatives.

In this role, you will help prepare planning documents, participate in public meetings and workshops, support zoning and community plan reviews, and conduct site visits. You will also work with public officials, developers, and community members on public-sector transportation, planning, urban design, and environmental work concentrated across Connecticut and the Northeast.

At a Glance

Location: New York, NY

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 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 share information on planning initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing zoning applications and community plans for 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 that communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders.
• Support 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 listed.

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

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

• Public-sector transportation, planning, urban design, and environmental work concentrated across Connecticut and the Northeast.
• Active portfolio includes transportation planning, community planning, urban design, environmental and natural resource planning, and landscape architecture.
• Recent work includes Greater Hartford Mobility Study, Government (City/County/State), and Fairfield POCD, Government (City/County/State).

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 New York 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

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.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, 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 includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’sstatus, 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 prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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