Planning Intern | Hartford, CT
About The Position
This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities. IMEG is hiring a Planning Intern in Hartford, CT to assist the planning team with various projects and tasks, supporting research, data collection, and community engagement efforts that contribute to the development and implementation of planning initiatives. Over 10-12 weeks, you will gain practical experience while supporting active planning work alongside senior planners. In this role, you will help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents, participate in public meetings and workshops, and support zoning and community plan reviews. You will join a public-sector transportation and planning team serving clients across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Pennsylvania, with current work emphasizing transportation planning, community planning, engagement, strategic communications, and environmental planning.
Requirements
- Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Planning, Environment Studies, Architecture, or Arts, or equivalent required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship experience in the consulting industry preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting 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.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- flexible schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
