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Planning Intern | Fort Lauderdale, FL
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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida to assist the planning team with research, data collection, and community engagement efforts that support planning initiatives. Over 10- 12 weeks , you will gain hands-on experience while contributing to active planning work.
You will help prepare maps, reports, planning documents, and presentations, participate in public meetings and workshops, and support senior planners as projects move forward. The team supports transportation and bridge-related work, helping communities rethink corridors and public spaces.
At a Glance
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Discipline: Planning
Markets: Transportation; Bridge
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Work Schedule: Full-time in office, 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 provide information on planning initiatives
Assist in reviewing zoning applications and community plans to ensure 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 to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders
Provide support to 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 required
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
About the Team
Our team helps cities, counties and transportation agencies plan, design, analyze, and maintain transportation systems, including intersection improvements, roadway design, traffic congestion evaluation, bridge inspection, and 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, Stormwater; Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Program, Transportation; and NE 15th Avenue Tactical Urbanism Project, Transportation.
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
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today and start building planning experience that creates positive outcomes for people, communities, and the places they call home.
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. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/ .
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
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