Urban Design/Planning Intern

Job Description

The Urban Design/Planning Intern will work under the City of Raleigh Department of Planning and Development’s Urban Projects Division in Downtown Raleigh. The Urban Projects is a newer division of the Planning & Development Department, dedicated to catalyzing and accelerating the transition from plan vision to physical reality through internal coordination, external partnerships, and problem solving. The intern will be a temporary employee of the City of Raleigh working at an hourly wage without benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Urban Design/Planning Intern will assist senior staff at the Urban Projects Division with the development of design and planning related research, reports, illustrative plans, 3-dimensional analysis and modeling studies, and assist with other related divisional tasks as needed. The intern may also be involved in supporting project assignments associated with planning studies and reports, including area studies, corridor plans, redevelopment plans and streetscape design as part of the Planning and Development Department team. Specific skillsets sought include knowledge of the design of the physical environment, creation of visual illustrations and 3D modeling, communicating design ideas into concept plans, ability to conduct independent research on urban design topics and develop reports and graphics on assigned topics.

Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities, the intern will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the public sector. Students will work closely with experienced municipal government professionals, contribute to important projects, and develop valuable skills in public administration. The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, including governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and a student in good academic standing
• Preference for students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and/or City Planning
• Experience working collaboratively in a project team environment with planning scale and site plan scale projects is highly desired
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Google SketchUp Pro, Google Earth, and CAD software as well as an ability to graphically illustrate design solutions by hand
• A strong working knowledge of GIS/Arcview and Office suite software is also desired
• No previous office experience required

View the full job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4436803/urban-design-planning-intern