Landscape Architecture Intern | Boston, MA

IMEG Corp; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Opportunity for full-time conversion

Career development

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Boston, MA invites rising landscape architecture students to join a 10–12 week summer internship. You’ll assist with exhibits, renderings, planting plans, and site visits alongside our landscape designers and land development professionals.

This paid internship offers hands-on project experience across transportation, planning, and landscape architecture work. You'll gain exposure to client-focused design, budget considerations, and collaborative teamwork, with mentorship and

Qualifications

• Education: ≥2 years toward a BLA or equivalent
• Strong graphic and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CAD and BIM

Responsibilities

• Assist with exhibits, renderings, and presentation graphics
• Prepare landscape and planting plans and tree preservation plans
• Conduct research, data entry, and calculations for plans
• Assist with concept and schematic landscape design
• Support site visits and tree assessments
• Collaborate with designers and land development professionals
• Contribute to project budgets and client expectations

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization skills

Learning mindset

Design interest

Education

2+ years toward BLA

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD software

BIM

Job description

Landscape Architecture Intern | Boston, MA 100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

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
• 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

• 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: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

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).

Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

IM EG, 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.

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IM EG 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.