Public Space Landscape Design Intern

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Architecture Intern to join a design team working on streetscape, park, trail, and civic space projects for public infrastructure clients.

The role provides hands-on experience applying design coursework to real-world public spaces and exposure to site plans, planting schemes, and construction details. The intern will learn design guidelines and accessibility standards, with opportunities to assist senior landscape architects and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Landscape Architecture program and pursuing relevant coursework.
• Able to communicate professionally with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site plans, grading concepts, planting plans, and hardscape details for public infrastructure and civic spaces.
• Support development of design graphics, renderings, and presentation materials for meetings with clients and public agencies.
• Research applicable design guidelines, zoning requirements, and ADA accessibility standards to inform design recommendations.
• Develop understanding of client interests and approaches to address concerns in project work.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure effective communication and progress.
• Travel to project sites to gather field data and interface with clients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to learn

Site visits readiness

Education

Undergraduate Landscape Architecture student

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Landscape Architecture Intern to join a design team working on streetscape, park, trail, and civic space projects for public infrastructure clients.

The role provides hands-on experience applying design coursework to real-world public spaces and exposure to site plans, planting schemes, and construction details. The intern will learn design guidelines and accessibility standards, with opportunities to assist senior landscape architects and