Land Use Planning Internship - Summer

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a
Land Use Planning Intern
, you will join our
Land Use and Planning Team
in our
Westwood, MA or Worcester, MA
office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Land Use Team and Projects
Nearly 120 professional engineers strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients.

We assist clients from the initial conceptual stages of a project through schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documents, bidding, and construction oversight.

Well versed in local, state, and federal regulations and permitting requirements, as well as ever evolving climate change impacts and concerns, we strive to incorporate sustainability and resiliency into our site plans and designs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create maps, graphics, and visualizations
• Support planning documents and public outreach
• Perform research and analysis related to planning, community development, zoning, and permitting
• Assist staff with various projects and/or field assignments
• Perform drafting tasks and create concept-level documents in AutoCAD
• Assist with the preparation of memos, reports and project documents

What You Will Need

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
• Previous and relevant work experience
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to solve planning and urban design problems
• Flexibility, a positive attitude, and open-mindedness

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with design software such as Sketch Up, Revit, or other 3D modeling/visualization tools
• At least 2 years of completed coursework in a college level academic program
• Previous internship experience in urban planning, land use, environmental policy, or design

Your Internship and Co-op Benefits

We offer our interns and co-ops a supportive environment designed to foster your professional growth and well-being with such as:

• Industry competitive compensation that is based on the number of years of completed college-level education, as reflected in the pay range below
• Structured Learning Opportunities and Professional Development
• Mentorship and Networking Opportunities
• Summer Fridays (Flextime) and Hybrid Work Environment
• Access to Wellness Programs and Resources
• Office Socials and Company Wide Events

Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual…