Landscape Architect Intern

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Landscape Architect team is looking for an intern to join us for the summer of 2024.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams, assisting in site design development from concept through construction
• Prepare graphics, by hand and by computer, for design development and presentations, including 3D digital models, concept plans and diagrams, design studies, material boards, illustrative plans, cross-sections, and perspective sketches
• Assist in producing construction documents: develop layout and materials, grading, and planting plans and technical details, and write technical specifications
• Assist in preparing estimates of probable construction costs
• Assist with project construction administration tasks

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong graphic skills and ability to organize and present ideas graphically
• Strong knowledge of plant identification, plant selection, and horticultural & arboricultural practices
• Ability to handle assignments from multiple project managers
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work in field and office settings, lift 40 pounds, and perform field work in inclement weather and challenging conditions.
• Experience with GIS and familier with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Story Maps, QGIS, Python, R, Java, and/or Microsoft Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Landscape Architecture program, or related field

VHB does not provide housing for internships.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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