Landscape Architecture Intern — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. is seeking a Summer 2027 Landscape Architecture intern in Virginia to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. The role supports site design through concept to construction, with hands-on graphics, 3D modeling, and documentation tasks.

The intern will assist in preparing construction documents, cost estimates, and admin tasks while developing strong graphic and communication skills in a learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Landscape Architecture program, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams, assisting in site design development from concept through construction.
• Prepare graphics, by hand and by computer, for design development and presentations, including 3D digital models, concept plans and diagrams, design studies, material boards, illustrative plans, cross-sections, and perspective sketches.
• Assist in producing construction documents: develop layout and materials, grading, and planting plans and technical details, and write technical specifications.
• Assist in preparing estimates of probable construction costs.
• Assist with project construction administration tasks.

Skills

Communication

Graphic skills

Plant knowledge

Public speaking

Independent work

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Landscape Architecture program enrollment

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD Civil3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rendering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. is seeking a Summer 2027 Landscape Architecture intern in Virginia to join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. The role supports site design through concept to construction, with hands-on graphics, 3D modeling, and documentation tasks.

The intern will assist in preparing construction documents, cost estimates, and admin tasks while developing strong graphic and communication skills in a learning-focused environment.