Landscape Architecture Intern | Boston, MA

IMEG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentored internship

Hands-on project work

Clear path to full-time

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

IMEG is hiring a Landscape Architecture Intern in Boston, MA. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist with landscape design solutions, deliverables, and site visits as part of a collaborative land development team.

You will support exhibits, planting plans, and tree preservation plans, while collaborating with landscape designers and other professionals to meet client expectations and project budgets.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA), or equivalent.
• Strong graphic and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exhibits, presentation graphics, and renderings.
• Prepare landscape and planting plans and tree preservation plans.
• Support research, calculations, and data entry for plans and reports.
• Contribute to concept and schematic landscape design.
• Participate in site visits and tree assessments.
• Prepare landscape sheets in entitlement drawing submission packages.
• Collaborate with internal landscape designers and other professionals.
• Help meet project goals within the project budget.

Skills

Graphic skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Design interest

Education

2+ years toward Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture (BLA) or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

100% Employee-Owned

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Landscape Architecture Intern in Boston, MA. Over 10-12 weeks, you'll assist with landscape architecture design solutions and prepare technical deliverables as part of a collaborative land development team. This internship is intended to provide practical project working experience through real project support. In this role, you'll support exhibits, renderings, planting plans, tree preservation plans, research, and site visits while collaborating with landscape designers, landscape architects, and other land development professionals. You'll also help the team meet project goals and client expectations while working within project budgets across transportation, planning, and landscape architecture work.

At a Glance

Location: Boston (MA) or Fairfax (VA)

Discipline: Landscape Architecture

Markets: Transportation; Planning; Landscape Architecture

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: full-time in office, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation of exhibits, presentation graphics, and renderings.
• Assist with the preparation of landscape and planting plans and tree preservation plans.
• Assist with research, calculations, and data entry for associated plans and reports.
• Assist with concept and schematic landscape design.
• Assist with site visits and tree assessments.
• Assist with the preparation of landscape sheets within entitlement drawing submission packages and site plans for plan processing and implementation.
• Collaborate with internal landscape designers, landscape architects, and other land development professionals on project work.
• Support project goals and client expectations while working within the project's monetary budget.

What You’ll Bring (Required)

Education

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA), or equivalent required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Good graphic skills, and good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn
• Strong interest in design consulting
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs, CAD software and BIM
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the land development industry preferred

About The Team

• Virginia-focused urban planning and landscape architecture portfolio across housing, commercial, industrial, and public-sector work.
• Recurring services include planning (LA), landscape architecture, civil, survey, and arborist support.
• Recent work includes City of Fairfax City Hall Landscape Improvements - Phase 2, Government (City/County/State), and CloudHQ MCC 8 & 9 Rezoning Application, Data Center/Mission Critical.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork
• A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns
• A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader
• Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Massachusetts Pay Range: $22.50-$24.50 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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