Summer 2027 Internship - RVi

Atwell, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Design Intern in Scottsdale to support a project team by designing portions of landscapes and addressing issues under supervision. You will build proficiency in essential functions and contribute to the design process across multiple project phases.

The role emphasizes drafting, digital documentation, and coordination with project managers, with opportunities to work across AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to translate abstract design sketches into digital documents.
• Experience with landscape architecture software tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments.
• Drafting documents and computations.
• Translate design sketches into functioning digital design documents.
• Prepare construction-related services and documents.
• Complete edits/modifications to plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients.
• Perform site visits and site walks.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on workload, schedule, and tasks.
• Understand and apply standard design phases from concept to construction administration.

Skills

AutoCAD

AdobeCS

Revit

Lumion

MS Office

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Job description

The Design Intern position is a developmental landscape architectural position working under direct supervision to support a project team by designing a portion of projects and addressing landscape architectural issues for various projects. In this role, and employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job found below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilize AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards as outlined in the RVi Quality Assurance Quality Control manual and established standards.
• Provide additional support
  • Drafting Documents and computations
  • Participation in Design process including understanding of the industry standard Conceptual through Construction Administration design phases.
  • Be able to intelligently translate abstract design sketches from colleagues into functioning digital design documents.
  • Opinions of probable costs
  • Project Schedules
  • Preparing construction-related services
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
• Complete site visits as required. Perform site walks
• Communicate with Project Manager on workload status, schedule, and tasks in order to meet designated chargeability goals.
• An advanced understanding of the following technical skills that pertain to your region:
  • AutoCAD
  • AdobeCS
  • Technical Writing
  • Revit
  • Lumion
  • MS Office

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field and/or equivalent experience.

Our standard intern pay rates range from $19-$27 per hour.

Why Atwell?

Atwell, LLC is a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm with more than 75 offices throughout the country. We deliver a broad range of strategic and creative solutions in the energy – power, energy – hydrocarbons, and real estate and land development markets. Our comprehensive turnkey services include land and right-of-way support, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, GIS and mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and project and program management.

To us, finding the right cultural fit is just as important as finding the right technical fit. We hire self-motivated, client-focused team members who possess an entrepreneurial mindset and exhibit persistence and follow-through on commitments and deadlines. From implementing the most innovative technology to expanding our services, market reach, and organizational opportunities, we are always looking for ways to grow our company inside and out. We are proud to be ranked ENR #70 in the Top 500 Design Firms, and named "Best Places to Work" for Ten consecutive years according to Zweig Group.