Public Planning Intern: 3D Modeling & Data Visualization

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a hybrid internship with DCAMM Office of Planning. Interns assist Project Managers in planning, design, and implementation across varying scales, developing graphics, 3D models, and data communications to support planning strategies and design concepts.

The role involves site visits, meeting documentation, and collaboration with client agencies. A strong interest in public service, GIS, AutoCAD, and Excel is preferred to support state building projects.

Qualifications

• GIS analysis experience with public sector datasets.
• Experience with AutoCAD and related drafting tools.
• Ability to integrate and analyze datasets using Excel and data visualization.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning, design, and implementation of projects across varying scales.
• Develop graphics, presentations, and 3D models to communicate data analysis, planning strategies, and design concepts.
• Participate in site visits and meetings with project teams and client agencies; document key discussions and prepare meeting minutes.]
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Skills

GIS analysis

AutoCAD

Excel data skills

Public service mindset

Tools

AutoCAD LT

SketchUp

Rhino

V-Ray

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers a hybrid internship with DCAMM Office of Planning. Interns assist Project Managers in planning, design, and implementation across varying scales, developing graphics, 3D models, and data communications to support planning strategies and design concepts.

The role involves site visits, meeting documentation, and collaboration with client agencies. A strong interest in public service, GIS, AutoCAD, and Excel is preferred to support state building projects.