Spring 2027 Intern Planning

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking planning and urban design students for a paid internship. The program offers three- or six-month to year-long options with a capstone project mentored by senior staff.

You will support a multidisciplinary team, producing documents, graphics, and outreach materials while gaining hands-on experience in urban design and planning processes. This internship emphasizes growth, collaboration, and real-world project impact.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers in producing documents, reports, graphics, and materials for deliverables and community outreach.
• Conduct data collection and research to support project presentations and deliverables.
• Assist in preparation of planning studies, GIS analyses, graphics development and related assignments.
• Participate in project steering committee and community outreach meetings under supervision.
• Capstone Project mentorship throughout the internship and final presentation of findings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

ArcGIS Pro

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Planning/Urban Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

REA is accepting resumes and portfolios from planning and urban design students for a paid internship for our office in Indianapolis, IN. We are open to candidates seeking three-month or six-month to year-long internships.

_ Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026_

Are you looking for a firm where you can grow your skills while working on multi-disciplinary projects? Where you work on projects that helps transform a community and make a lasting impact? Where you work for a firm that believes that all team members, no matter their experience level, can make a difference to our clients, their projects, and our firm. And that through the opportunity, you help REA cultivate a culture of life-long learning and mentorship in support of our own mission. If so, then REA is a place where you should work for your internship!

Overview

As an intern at REA, you will support planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers in producing documents, reports, graphics, and materials for deliverables and community outreach efforts. We have many diverse projects, at many different stages, so you will compile data and conduct research in support of project presentations and deliverables, assist in the preparation of various planning studies, GIS analyses, graphics development and preparation, and other assignments to address project needs. You will also be able to participate in project steering committee and community outreach meetings. You will work under the supervision of a project manager and senior-level team members.

Capstone Project

Our internship experience includes a capstone project where all interns will develop research or help solve real-world design challenges on a specific topic they select. They are mentored throughout their entire internship by senior staff to develop their Capstone Project. At the conclusion of the program, the interns will present their project and findings with the entire REA studio.

Learn more about the capstone project from a past intern's experience here.

What we’re looking for

Basic qualifications include current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field. Have strong written and verbal skills and the ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and ArcGIS Pro. Those students that will be entering the final year of their degree and desire a six to twelve month internship are strongly encouraged to apply.