Intern - Planning

Matrix Design Group•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is seeking a Spring 2027 Planning intern for its Phoenix office. The company is an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm that describes its workplace as friendly, collegial, and cooperative, and is committed to a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Employees are encouraged to take part in wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. The internship is a collaborative, paid, 10-week program designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in Water Resources and Watershed Sciences and in careers within a multidisciplinary firm. Interns work directly with a manager or director on a variety of projects. Planning, design, and field work provide practical experience alongside academic study. Interns may gain experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, and other industry-specific tools relevant to their responsibilities. Internships are available year-round and may be part-time or full-time. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; incomplete applications will not be considered. The cover letter should state the applicant’s available start date, the city they are applying to, why they chose the internship, and what they expect to gain from the experience. The hourly pay range is $22.00 to $24.00, dependent on experience. Final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The position regularly involves sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing. It occasionally involves standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The work environment usually has moderate noise. Matrix Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a contact number for applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a degree program closely related to Civil Engineering, GIS, Construction Management, Planning, Environmental Services, or Landscape Architecture.
Be a junior or senior in an undergraduate program, or be currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program.
Submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must state the available start date, city of application, reason for choosing the internship, and expected learning or experience gains.

Responsibilities

Work directly with a manager or director on a variety of projects.
Participate in planning, design, and field work as part of the internship experience.
Use AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, and other industry-specific tools relevant to assigned responsibilities.