Planning New Grad

Planning New Grad | New York, NY 

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture 

IMEG is hiring a Planning New Grad in New York, NY. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will support planning projects through research, technical deliverables, and collaboration with senior planners, clients, and community stakeholders. 

In this role, you will contribute to maps, reports, concept plans, site evaluations, public meetings, and stakeholder presentations while learning from senior planners and supporting project goals and expectations within the project budget. The team supports public-sector transportation, planning, and landscape architecture work, with current emphasis on transportation planning, community planning, engagement, strategic communications, and environmental planning. 

At a Glance 

Location: New York, NY 

Discipline: Planning 

Markets: Transportation; Planning; Landscape Architecture 

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) 

Travel: Up to 10% 

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid 

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-related work focused on community-based needs, active transportation, and safety 

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

• Help prepare project concept and master plans, exhibits, and renderings 

• Assist with site evaluation studies and entitlement drawing submissions 

• Participate in public meetings and workshops to gather community input and share 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 

• Assist with data collection, drafting, and basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tasks 

• Shadow client meetings 

What You'll Bring 

Required 

Education and Experience 

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

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, Government (City/County/State), and Citywide Park and Trail Connectivity, Government (City/County/State). 

Why IMEG 

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner. 

• 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): 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 

State of New York Salary Range: $64,000 – $66,000 

Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. 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 

Bring Your Career to IMEG 

Apply today to begin your career with IMEG and contribute to planning work that supports communities, mobility, and meaningful outcomes as an employee-owner.