About the role#
Michael Baker International is seeking a Planning Intern to support our Los Angeles Planning Department. This role assists multidisciplinary teams with a variety of planning projects, including long-range planning efforts throughout California and other regions of the country.
What you'll do#
- Assist in preparing long-range planning documents, such as General Plan Updates, Specific Plans, Objective Design Standards, Parks and Recreation Master Plans, and environmental impact analyses for CEQA and NEPA.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data for planning studies and reports.
- Conduct policy research and evaluate planning regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Prepare technical writing for professional and public audiences.
- Develop maps, graphics, presentations, and visual communication materials.
- Assist with modeling in a variety of programs.
- Support community outreach, stakeholder engagement, workshops, and public meetings.
- Conduct field observations and site visits.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
- Pursuit of a bachelor or master degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Geography, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong information design and data visualization skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible content.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to perform tasks typical of an entry-level planning position.
- Experience with GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling software like SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Lumion, and Enscape is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a part-time, paid internship.
- The position offers a hybrid work model with the ability to work from the Los Angeles or Long Beach office.
- We accept applications on a rolling basis.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International provides engineering, consulting, and technology services for infrastructure and government projects. Founded in 1940, the firm operates across sectors like aviation, water, rail, and urban development. It maintains over 120 office locations and employs more than 6,000 people. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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