PlaceWorks is a proud participant in the Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship & Charette (EEPIC) program. The EEPIC Program strives to expand the environmental, engineering, economics, and planning industries with a workforce that more accurately represents the communities where we live, work, and serve. The mission of EEPIC is to implement a unified internship program for all students in this business sector including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college and provide them with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a pathway into the industry.
PlaceWorks’ EEPIC interns will engage in a traditional in-office internship at PlaceWorks, along with a unique two-week charrette in July, where they’ll collaborate with EEPIC interns from other partnering firms on a real-world project addressing a planning challenge. This opportunity is available for junior and senior undergraduates, as well as graduate students, pursuing studies in urban or regional planning; environmental studies; environmental science; urban design; landscape architecture; or other closely related fields.
PlaceWorks is 100% employee owned with a 50-year history of providing award winning projects. As an intern with PlaceWorks, you will work collaboratively with industry leaders as an integral team member and obtain real world experience. At PlaceWorks, under the guidance of a skilled project manager, you will gain exposure to public outreach, climate action planning, environmental assessments, general plans, and zoning in one of our exciting office locations.
During the internship and two-week charette, you will:
- Produce planning, environmental, economic, engineering, and other technical work products.
- Conduct assignments in the field (i.e., visit project sites), participate in public outreach, analyze data, and contribute to research.
- Learn about local planning, environmental issues, and requirements.
- Work, collaborate, and network with various technical teams and other students in the cohort.
Program Details:
- Duration: Internship will be approximately 3-4 months (May/June - August 2026)
- Paid internship: $27.00/hour
- Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
- Work Locations:
- Internship: You will work in-person at one of our California offices most convenient to your location, in Berkeley, Los Angeles, Orange County, or Sacramento. Please note, travel and lodging is not covered by PlaceWorks aside from the time spent during the charrette.
- Charette: All EEPIC interns are required to attend a two-week in-person charrette in San Diego, California from July 13-24, 2026. The charette is focused on a real project located in the city of San Diego. Travel, lodging, and a per diem will be provided.
The application period for the 2026 EEPIC Program is from January 5, 2026 to February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm PST.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you would like to be considered for the 2026 EEPIC Program, in addition to completing the employment application, you must attach (as three separate PDF attachments, each attachment under 500KB) your cover letter, resume, and a document with responses to the following six questions:
- What is your preferred PlaceWorks office location for the internship (Berkeley, Los Angeles, Orange County, or Sacramento)?
- What career field interests you the most (Environmental Studies, Design, or Urban Planning)?
- Are you a current junior undergraduate, senior undergraduate, or graduate student?
- What is your degree area of study?
- Along with the PlaceWorks internship, will you be able to attend the two-week in-person charrette from July 13-24, 2026 in San Diego, California? Travel and lodging will be provided if needed.
- As stated above, the EEPIC Program strives to expand the environmental, engineering, economics, and planning industries with a workforce that more accurately represents the communities where we live, work, and serve. The mission of EEPIC is to implement a unified internship program for all students in this business sector including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college and provide them with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a pathway into the industry. How would participating in this internship have a positive impact on your long-term career goals?
About PlaceWorks:
Based in California, PlaceWorks is a 100% employee-owned planning, design, and environmental consulting firm. The firm’s expertise and services span a wide range of practices, including city planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental review, GIS, and community participation. Our interdisciplinary, holistic approach integrates sustainability, economic vitality, community goals, and collaboration with our clients in the planning and design process. With a 50-year history of providing award-winning projects, we are passionate about our work and together with our clients, will continue to create great places. Learn more about the work we do and how we do it at: https://placeworks.com/.
PlaceWorks’ mission is to envision and create great places, and that includes our own workplace. You can view the perks and benefits we offer our employees at: https://placeworks.com/our-culture/.
PlaceWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at PlaceWorks are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.
