Spring 2027 Intern: Landscape Architecture

Prismhr Hire; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

REA invites landscape architecture students to a paid internship in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY, with 3-month or 6- to 12-month options. You will work with landscape architects, planners, and civil engineers across stages from master planning to construction documentation.

Duties include assisting with AutoCAD documents, site design drawings, 3D visualizations, quantity take-offs, and client meetings; a capstone project is included to showcase findings and solutions.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Exceptional graphic, analysis, and digital production skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, 3-D modeling (3-D Max and/or SketchUp), ArcGIS, or AutoCAD.
• Students entering final year and seeking a six- to twelve-month internship are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with production of AutoCAD construction documents and details.
• Prepare conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D visualizations.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Assist project managers with client meeting materials and presentation boards.

Skills

Adobe Suite

3-D modeling

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture

Tools

3-D Max

SketchUp

Job description

Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026

REA is accepting resumes and portfolios from landscape architecture students for a paid internship for our offices in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY. We are open to candidates seeking three-month, or six-month to year-long internships.

We encourage you to develop your career and grow your skills with us through our internship program. We believe that all team members, no matter their experience level, can make long-lasting impacts for our clients and their projects, and our firm. Through this opportunity, you will help us cultivate a culture of life-long learning and mentorship in support of our mission.

Overview

As an intern at REA, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of project development, including master planning, conceptual/schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. You will work closely with our staff of landscape architects, planners, and civil engineers on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and municipal planning and design projects. Specific responsibilities will include assisting project teams with the production of AutoCAD construction documents and details; preparation of conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D visualizations; preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates; and assisting project managers with client meeting materials and presentation boards.

Capstone Project

Our internship experience includes a capstone project where all interns will develop research or help solve real-world design challenges on a specific topic. At the conclusion of the program, interns will share their projects and findings with the entire studio.

Learn more about the capstone project from a past intern's experience here.

What we’re looking for

Basic qualifications include current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture. We value individuals who bring a positive attitude and collaborative spirit. We desire students with strong written and verbal skills, and exceptional graphic, analysis, and digital production skills. Proficiency in Adobe Suite, 3-D modeling (3-D Max and/or SketchUp), ArcGIS, or AutoCAD. Those students who will be entering the final year of their degree and desire a six to twelve-month internship are strongly encouraged to apply.

REA is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position.