Urban Planning
Internship Summer 2025
Market/Service & Location
Community & Regional Planning, Urban Design
Omaha
Each year, we open our doors to a new group of summer interns who work alongside professionals in various disciplines and across multiple markets, learning directly from seasoned practitioners and getting hands-on project experience.
Interested? Read on.
Imagine an inclusive, accessible and vibrant community where people feel connected to their city; where quality of life for everyone is a priority, and where the place in which people live reflects their history, their culture and their character. RDG planners don’t have to imagine a place like this–they work to make these communities a reality each day.
When you join the RDG team, you’re joining a group of forward-thinking, positive-minded collaborators who create meaning together every day. We’re a design and planning firm filled with talented experts across multiple disciplines teaming up to create sustainable spaces across the country that improve people’s lives and make our world better.
Essential Job Functions
One-on-one collaboration with and mentorship from an experienced planner
Support the planning team for projects across the Midwest
Collaborate with multiple disciplines, clients and the public
Research, analyze and write for a variety of project types including comprehensive community planning, housing market studies, neighborhood revitalization, corridor redevelopment, downtown plans and multi-modal transportation planning. For one of your projects this year, you will have a unique opportunity to work on a project building a housing toolkit for Nebraska communities.
Prepare visual appealing materials for meetings and events
Requirements
Strong entrepreneurial spirit
Approaches work with curiosity
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization
Ability to actively listen, learn and ask questions as needed
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education & Experience:
Pursuing a master’s degree in urban planning, urban studies or a related field
Electronic cover letter, resume, and portfolio submission only: APPLY ONLINE
RDG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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