Intern - Landscape Architecture & Planning

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Extensive training

Job summary

Langan is seeking an Intern – Landscape Architecture + Planning to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA. This role provides planning, design and permitting assistance on a variety of landscapes and planning projects, offering exposure to urban revitalization, streetscapes, retail, healthcare, and educational environments.

You will gain hands-on experience across disciplines, working with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop and Excel.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking and design sensibility for landscape planning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proficiency with design software and graphic tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture and related projects.
• Support zoning, permit assessments, and feasibility analyses based on data.
• Prepare and modify design documents, reports, plans and schedules.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Excel

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Intern – Landscape Architecture + Planning to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL or Pittsburgh, PA. This individual will serve a key function in providing planning, design and permitting assistance on a variety of Landscape Architecture and Planning projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally and gain industry experience working a diverse portfolio of projects which may include urban revitalization and streetscape, retail and commercial projects, school and university design, healthcare clients, smart growth planning, community design, rooftop and courtyard projects, and brownfield redevelopment assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Landscape Architecture team with planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects using design, engineering and graphic software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator) and equipment to prepare landscape architecture and design documents;
• Assist with zoning, ordinance and permit assessments, and assist with determining the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data;
• Support the preparation and modification of various design and engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects;
• Assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects using reports, maps, drawings, design and engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture;
• Prior related internship experience desired;
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred;
• Highly creative and possess exceptional computer skills in Adobe Suite, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Excel;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; and
• The ability to occasionally travel to other regional Langan offices.

Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range

$22 — $27 USD

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