Landscape Architecture Internship

Thomas & Hutton; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Condensed work schedule

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on project exposure

Exposure to industry tools

Career preparation for full-time

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is offering a landscape architecture internship in Mount Pleasant, SC to gain hands-on experience on real-world land-development projects in the Southeast.

You will learn from seasoned mentors, apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. The internship emphasizes relationships and results in team-oriented settings, with on-site work and structured guidance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Basic AutoCAD knowledge; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of landscape architecture plans and design documents for residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects.
• Support site planning, landscape design, planting plans, and hardscape layout development.
• Assist with rendering, graphics, and presentation materials for client and public meetings.
• Collaborate with project managers, landscape architects, planners, and design teams on daily project tasks.
• Support drafting and design efforts using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design software.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and project documentation.
• Assist with project organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Kick-start your landscape architecture career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this internship is for you.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the preparation of landscape architecture plans and design documents for residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects
• Support site planning, landscape design, planting plans, and hardscape layout development
• Assist with rendering, graphics, and presentation materials for client and public meetings
• Collaborate with project managers, landscape architects, planners, and design teams on daily project tasks
• Support drafting and design efforts using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design software
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and project documentation
• Assist with project organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals

What you bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field
• Interest in landscape architecture, site design, and community development projects
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers
• Exposure to industry-leading tools, technology, and software
• Opportunity to build skills and prepare for a full-time engineering career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Schedule may be flexible based on academic commitments.)

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

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