Landscape Architecture Intern

Landforms; Wayne, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Landforms in Wayne, PA seeks a Landscape Architecture Intern to gain hands-on experience in land planning, site design, and landscape architecture while working with experienced professionals.

The intern will support site analysis, conceptual design, drafting, and graphic production across land development projects, collaborating with landscape architects, planners, and engineers to deliver project tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture or Planning.
• Strong interest in site design and land planning.
• Basic grading, drainage, and stormwater concepts preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site plans, landscape plans, and presentation graphics.
• Support sketches, renderings, and design drawings for project assignments.
• Participate in site visits documenting existing conditions.
• Help prepare feasibility studies and research zoning and land development regulations relevant to project sites.
• Assist in creating presentation boards for municipal, agency, and community meetings.
• Prepare CAD drawings and revisions from markups and guidance from project managers.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, planners, engineers, and survey teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide drafting and rendering support to other departments as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail oriented

Drafting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Cloud

SketchUp

V-Ray

Job description

We are seeking a Landscape Architecture Intern to join our team in Wayne, PA. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning to gain hands-on experience in land planning, site design, and landscape architecture while working alongside experienced professionals.
In this role, the intern will support our Landscape Architecture/Land Planning department with site analysis, conceptual design, technical drafting, and graphic production across a variety of land development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of site plans, landscape plans, and presentation graphics.
• Support the development of sketches, renderings, and design drawings for project assignments.
• Participate in site visits to document existing conditions, including vegetation, grading, drainage, and site features.
• Help prepare feasibility studies and research zoning and land development regulations relevant to project sites.
• Assist in creating presentation boards for municipal, agency, and community meetings.
• Prepare CAD drawings and revisions based on markups and guidance from project managers.
• Collaborate with landscape architects, planners, engineers, and survey teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide drafting and rendering support to other departments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning.
• Strong interest in site design, land planning, and landscape architecture.
• Basic understanding of grading, drainage, and stormwater concepts preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred; experience with Civil 3D is a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, and/or rendering software such as V-Ray is desirable.
• Strong graphic, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Horticultural knowledge or plant identification skills are a plus.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience on active land development and site design projects.
• Exposure to municipal approvals, z ow ng review, and design coordination.
• Mentorship from experienced landscape architects and planners.
• Opportunity to build technical and creative skills ina professional setting.