Planning Intern | Long Island, NY

About this role

Planning Intern | Long Island, 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 Long Island, NY to support the planning team with research, data collection, and community engagement efforts that contribute to the development and implementation of planning initiatives. Over the course of 10- 12 weeks , this internship offers hands-on experience supporting active planning work and learning how projects move from analysis to implementation.  

In this role, you will help prepare maps, reports, and planning documents, participate in public meetings and workshops, conduct site visits, and support the review of zoning applications and community plans. You will also work alongside senior planners and contribute to projects tied to environmental, municipal, and wastewater markets across Long Island and New York City.  

At a Glance  

Location: Long Island, NY  

Discipline: Planning  

Markets: Environmental; Municipal; Wastewater  

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 to communicate planning proposals and findings to stakeholders  

• Provide support to senior planners in managing planning projects and initiatives  

What You'll Bring  

Required  

• 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  

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  

• New York-based civil and environmental team skewed toward municipal and wastewater work  

• Sewer engineering, SWPPP, and community-infrastructure design across Long Island and NYC  

• Higher-education and healthcare projects including LIU, St. Joseph's University, and Southampton Hospital  

• Landscape architecture, planning, and environmental services in-house  

• Recent work includes Great Neck Water Pollution Control Sewer, Government; LIU College of Science, Education; and Southampton Hospital EOR, Healthcare.  

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 build hands-on planning experience, contribute to meaningful community initiatives, and grow your career with IMEG.  

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.

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