Landscape Architecture Intern

NorthPoint Development; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Development in Kansas City, MO is offering an in-office Landscape Architecture Intern program for 8-10 weeks. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors on real estate and development projects, gaining practical exposure and building essential industry skills.

You will conceptualize site plans, master plans, grading, and detailed landscape design; contribute to 3D visualizations and presentations, and learn to effectively communicate design concepts with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in landscape architecture, planning, real estate, or related field.
• Strong design thinking and collaborative problem-solving are expected.
• Interest in master planning, site design, and landscape details.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors in a fast-paced team environment.
• Gain experience toward future certification while working with licensed professionals.
• Conceptualize site plans, master plans, preliminary grading, and landscape design.
• Contribute to 3D visualizations and graphic presentations for diverse projects.
• Improve entitlement and permitting submittals by communicating designs with municipalities.
• Support a team of developers to revitalize properties and create value for communities.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Design thinking

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing degree in landscape architecture, planning, real estate, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

LandFX

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling software

Job description

This is an in-office position in Kansas City, MO.

The NorthPoint Development Internship Program is an 8-10 week experience designed to immerse students in the fast-paced world of real estate and development. The Landscape Architecture Intern will work on meaningful projects, gaining valuable exposure to the industry while building skills that will carry into their future careers.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors in a fast-paced, stimulating and inspiring team environment.


• Obtain valuable experience towards future certification, working with licensed Landscape Architects and Professional Planners, building your expertise designing for NorthPoint’s industrial, data center, multifamily and retail development platforms.


• Conceptualize site plans, master plans, preliminary grading, and detailed landscape design.


• Contribute to 3D visualizations and graphic presentations for a variety of project types.


• Enhance your project design, entitlement, and permitting submittal documents by learning to effectively communicate your designs with municipalities and contractors.


• Be at the center of a team of technically minded developers, reporting your recommendations for how best to create desirable spaces and revitalize abandoned properties to help communities grow and thrive.

Who You Are

• You are motivated by collaborating with a spirited team to discuss and solve design problems immediately.


• You enjoy using your problem-solving skills and are excited by new challenges and interesting puzzles.


• You are interested in a wide range of areas including master planning, site specific design, and detailed landscape design.


• You are eager to learn or expand your skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, LandFX, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling programs.


• You are working towards a degree in landscape architecture, planning, real estate, or related field.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.