Landscape Designer Intern

GAI Consultants Inc.; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A landscape architecture firm in Charleston, WV seeks a Landscape Design Intern to support integrated design studios. This role involves planning design concepts, site analysis, and client engagement. Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a degree in Landscape Architecture. The internship offers hybrid work options and potential sign-on bonus, designed for students needing practical experience across various projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2.5 years of Landscape Architecture undergraduate education.
• Currently enrolled in a master's degree within an accredited Landscape Architecture program.
• Strong understanding of landscape design principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conceptual designs using digital renderings.
• Conduct site design, inventory, and analysis.
• Participate in public meetings and client interactions.
• Assist with construction documents and site inspections.
• Help with project graphics and presentations.
• Collaborate across a range of projects within a team environment.

Skills

Freehand and digital rendering

Site design and analysis

Construction documentation

Project graphics

Collaboration in team environment

Education

Masters of Landscape Architecture

Bachelors of Landscape Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

GAI's Community Solutions Group seeks a Landscape Design Intern in its Charleston, WV office. This position will collaborate with our integrated Landscape Architecture and Urban Design studios. We work with a wide variety of public, private and institutional clients to build vibrant and sustainable community places. This internship opportunity is in Charleston but is eligible for some hybrid work. The internship is anticipated to last anywhere from 3 to 9 months depending on the candidate's educational syllabus and course requirements. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Job Duties

• Planning and conceptual designs using freehand and digital renderings via SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD;
• Conducting site design, inventory and analysis;
• Attending and participating in public meetings, community outreach and client meetings for a variety of project types
• Assisting with the completion of construction documents using AutoCAD and participating in construction field / inspection reviews;
• Assisting with reports, project graphics and presentation documents using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite;
• Contributing across a broad range of project types within a collaborative team environment.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have completed at least 2.5 years of Landscape Architecture undergraduate education or be enrolled in a master's degree within an accredited University Landscape Architecture program.

Why GAI:

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Qualifications

Education

Masters of Landscape Architecture (preferred)
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture (preferred)

Experience

2 years: 2 years of Landscape Architecture undergraduate education or be enrolled in a master's degree within an accredited University Landscape Architecture program. (required)

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