Planning New Graduate | Fort Lauderdale, FL

IMEG Corp.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IMEG Corp is seeking a Planning New Graduate in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to support transportation planning efforts and community-based initiatives. The role emphasizes GIS tasks, master planning, and collaboration with public officials and developers.

The position offers a strong, in-office, full-time environment with opportunities to learn ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite while contributing to multimodal transportation projects. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Required Education: BS Degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent.
• Required Experience: None required.
• Required Skills/Abilities: Proficient with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp; strong research and communication skills; good organization and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team; eagerness to learn and adapt; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on planning issues, including demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts.
• Support transportation planning and mobility needs with a focus on community-based needs, active transportation, and safety.
• Assist in preparing maps, reports, and planning documents using GIS software and other tools.
• Assist in preparing project concept and master plans, project exhibits, and renderings.
• Assist in preparing site evaluation studies and entitlement drawing submissions.
• Participate in public meetings and workshops to gather community input and provide information on planning initiatives.
• Conduct site visits to gather data and assess compliance with planning regulations.
• Work with public officials, developers, and community members to identify private and public projects.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders.
• Provide support to senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives, including data collection, drafting, basic Geographic Information Systems tasks, and shadowing client meetings.

Skills

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Eagerness to learn

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Planning

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Planning New Graduate | Fort Lauderdale, FL 100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

At a Glance

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL


• Discipline: Planning


• Markets: Transportation; Bridge


• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)


• Travel: Up to 10%


• Work Schedule: Full-time in office


• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Conduct research on planning issues, including demographic trends, land use patterns, and environmental impacts.


• Support transportation planning and mobility needs with a focus on community-based needs, active transportation, and safety.


• Assist in preparing maps, reports, and planning documents using GIS software and other tools.


• Assist in preparing project concept and master plans, project exhibits, and renderings.


• Assist in preparing site evaluation studies and entitlement drawing submissions.


• Participate in public meetings and workshops to gather community input and provide information on planning initiatives.


• Conduct site visits to gather data and assess compliance with planning regulations.


• Work with public officials, developers, and community members to identify private and public projects.


• Assist in preparing reports and presentations to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders.


• Provide support to senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives, including data collection, drafting, basic Geographic Information Systems tasks, and shadowing client meetings.

What You'll Bring

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent


• Required Experience: None required


• Required Skills/Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Skilled in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp
  
  
  • Good research skills, and good written and verbal communication skills
  
  
  • Good organization and interpersonal skills
  
  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  
  
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
  
  
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
  
  
  • Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays
  
  
  
  


• Preferred: Prior internship experience in the planning consulting industry

About the Team

Our team helps cities, counties and transportation agencies to plan, design, analyze and maintain transportation systems, for example, improving an intersection, designing a roadway, evaluating traffic congestion, inspecting bridges or planning 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 | Town of Cutler Bay, Florida (2020: Outstanding Achievement Award by APWA), Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program | FDOT Transportation & Data Analytics Office (2021: Team of the Year Award by Florida Department of Transportation), Transportation; and NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project | City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2024: Safe Streets Summit People's Choice Award by Broward MPO, Miami-Dade TPO, and Palm Beach TPA), Transportation.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. 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.

• Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one


• An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one


• 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


• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations


• Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing


• PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE


• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)


• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription


• 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.