Student Internship - Landscape Architecture

olsson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Olsson's Landscape Architecture team invites a Summer 2027 student intern to learn and collaborate across projects from concept to construction documentation.

You will assist in design phases, develop 3D visualizations, and prepare master plans using Sketchup, CAD, and Adobe Suite. This internship offers exposure to a boutique design experience within a full-service firm.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about working collaboratively with others.
• You are passionate about owning the work you do.
• You are passionate about using your talents to positively affect communities.

Responsibilities

• Learn and collaborate with team members to help with projects from the initial vision to implementation.
• Assist in all phases of the design process including concept generation, 3D visualization, design development and construction documentation.
• Utilize illustrative graphics, Sketchup, CAD, and other relevant software in preparation of master plans and design documentation.

Skills

Working collaboratively

Ownership in the work

Positive impact on communities

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Sketchup

CAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson's Landscape Architecture team delivers a boutique creative design experience to our clients and our people, backed by the expertise and resources of our whole company. As a summer 2027 student intern, you will learn and collaborate with team members to help with projects from the initial vision to implementation. You will learn to assist in all phases of the design process including concept generation, 3D visualization, design development and construction documentation. You will utilize illustrative graphics, Sketchup, CAD, and other relevant software programs, in preparation of master plans and design documentation.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.


• Having ownership in the work you do.


• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills


• Ability to contribute and work well on a team


• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture


• Excellent design and graphic skills


• Experience with sketching, rendering, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, and CAD


• Prior construction documentation experience would be a plus

We are looking to hire one individual to work from our Downtown Kansas City, MO office and one individual to work from our Lincoln, NE office.

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match


• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths


• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements


• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities


• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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