Planning Intern | New York, NY

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 

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

• 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. 

Bring Your Career to IMEG 

Apply today to gain hands-on planning experience and help support initiatives that shape communities.