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.
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 affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise.
Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty.
After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes.
