Landscape Design Intern (Summer 2025)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Landscape Design Intern, where you will immerse yourself in the vibrant world of urban design and landscape architecture. This exciting internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on design workshops, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and contribute to impactful projects that shape communities. As an intern, you will develop site designs from concept to construction documentation, utilizing cutting-edge tools like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. If you are passionate about landscape architecture and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow and learn in a supportive, inclusive environment that values your unique perspective.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in landscape architecture.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design workshops and concept development.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on design projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical skills in AutoCAD

3D modeling/rendering programs

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in landscape architecture

Graduate degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Sketchup

ArcGIS

Revit

Job description

Landscape Design Intern (Summer 2025) - (183091)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Work Responsibilities

• Participate in design workshops, public facilitation, and concept development.
• Development of site design projects from concept development through construction documentation.
• Creating diagrams and illustrative analysis and concept drawings using 3D and 2D digital illustration tools, free-hand drawing, and color rendering.
• Collaborating with architects, planners, engineers, and other site-based disciplines on institutionally-scaled design and planning projects.
• Collaborating with others on public input sessions, programming, and design implementation of master plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates.
• A minimum of 4 semesters completed in major.
• A minimum of 2.9 GPA.
• Interested candidates should respond with a resume and portfolio of recent studio work (via web-based link).
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture major in an accredited university program.
• Technical skills should include proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D modeling/rendering programs (such as Rhino, VRay, Sketchup, Enscape, and/or Lumion) and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Understanding of the fundamentals of the full range of design phases including site analysis, site planning, grading and drainage, conceptual development, and construction documentation.
• ArcGIS, Grasshopper and/or Revit knowledge are desirable but not essential.
• Desire to work in landscape architecture/urban design environment upon graduation.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status: Temporary

Job Posting

Job Posting: Jan 13, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.