Planning intern

Planning Intern

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well‑being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee‑ownership structure fosters a non‑hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity for the betterment of the organization and our clients.

This structure enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 750 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking a Planning Intern in our Akron, OH office location to assist and support design efforts for our current and upcoming projects related to telecommunications towers, fiber and wireless telecommunications. The Planning Intern role will learn how to navigate and drive jurisdictional requirements to expedite the approval process. This person will be mentored and trained in integral planning duties such as researching existing requirements, building relationships with jurisdictions.

They must be highly self‑organized and possess excellent communication skills for this role.

• Attaining an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Planning or Communications.
• Knowledge of the IBC, NEC, IMC, IFC, etc.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings.
• Able to work with jurisdictions and accurately fill out permit applications and respond to comments.
• Ability to work on project teams and work individually.
• Candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required; traveling to verify or gather field data is required.

• Assist in performing site and building due diligence reports.
• Compile permitting timelines.
• Complete municipal research.
• Support efforts to move our projects through zoning and building code compliance.
• Research, understand and update filing requirements for jurisdictions identified.
• Assist project team with the necessary preparation of various permit submittal packages.
• Submit and monitor progress of applications through the various stages of the approval process.
• Meet with Town/Village/City staff as required.
• Communicate plan examiner comments in a timely manner.
• Attend field meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate delivery/pickup of time‑sensitive documentation.
• Maintain database of critical jurisdictional decision makers.

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