Internships
This page is for paid internship opportunities in Landscape Architecture. To have your internship opportunity posted, please fill out our Job Board Submittal Form.
An internship is required for all Cal Poly students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree. The internship course, LA 371, is offered for three units on a Credit/No Credit basis. To learn more about internship requirements, click here.
Internships will be posted as they are received. Postings are uploaded manually at least once or twice a week, depending on the workload in the Landscape Architecture department office. The department may elect to email students directly in lieu of placing a full posting on this site. In that case, only the name and contact information for the company offering the internship will be listed below.
California Deprtment of Transportation (Caltrans)
Student assistant
Job Description:
Caltrans Landscape Architecture department is seeking a student assistant to
work with staff to provide technical support in areas such as 3D modeling, 2D
visual simulations, and graphic design for project development and community
engagement as well as other duties to acquire professional experience in the
field of transportation landscape architecture. $17.74-$23.91/hour
Website: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6158859.careers?ShowJob=604417121
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Eligibility: To qualify for the program, students must currently be
enrolled in a minimum of six semester units (or equivalent nine quarter
units) and maintain a cumulative minimum of a 2.0 GPA or above with a
declared major in landscape architecture. They also must be enrolled in an
affiliate college of University Enterprises.
Desired Qualifications: Candidates should have good writing, design, and
analytic skills including computer modeling and rendering abilities with an
interest in preparing visual simulations and graphic displays for community
engagement. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, CADD, and Sketchup is
required. Lumion experience is optional.
Hours and Compensation: Students can work up to 24 hours each week during
a school session and up to 40 hours per week during breaks. Students can
work a maximum of 8 hours a day.
Projects/Tasks: In a learning capacity the Student Assistant will assist
in preparing photo realistic visual simulations, 3D modeling, and 2D visual
simulations using digital rendering software for visual impact assessments
and public engagement. Assist in preparing graphic displays for
presentations, exhibits, permit applications, meeting flyers, project fact
sheets, and design studies. Assist in the preparation of erosion control,
planting, irrigation and drafting of plans. Assist in field reviews and in
taking field measurements. Assist in performing calculations to determine
material quantities using excel spreadsheets or other computer applications.
Provide checks for previously calculated quantities. Assist in filing, copy
work, data entry, archiving, preparing, and compiling various reports,
graphs, charts, and letters.
How To Apply: Go to University Enterprises, Inc. Sacramento State.
https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/human-resources/ueijobs/
Search “Student Jobs” for Landscape Architecture.
Complete the application and submit the required documents (transcript,
schedule of availability, cover letter, resume).
If you fulfill all the prerequisites for the position a UEI representative
will call to set up an interview with Caltrans.
Contact: Scott Dowlan, scott.dowlan@dot.ca.gov, (805) 540-4407
Posted Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Einwiller Kuehl
Summer Internship
Job Description:
The 2025 internship will be held in person at our office in Oakland, California. Interns will be working 40 hours per week (compensated), with a 10 week minimum, starting at the beginning of June through mid-August.
Website: https://www.einwillerkuehl.com/internship
Experience required: Candidates must have completed at least one year of a MLA program or 3 years of a BArch, BLA, or BSLA undergraduate program.
Qualifications: Profound curiosity and investigative thinking. Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop). Knowledge of Sketchup and /or Rhino a plus.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter: 1 page, stating your interests and ambitions
- Resume: 2 pages maximum
- Portfolio: 30 MB and 20 pages maximum (letter or tabloid size)
- References: Contact information for 2 references (letters not required)
Please email your application to internship@einwillerkuehl.com
Applications due Friday, February 21st, 2025
Posted Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Engineering and Construction Interns
Job Description:
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking two Engineering
& Construction (E&C) Interns in the Engineering & Construction Department.
Under close guidance of seasoned project management staff (including licensed
engineers and landscape architects), the E&C Interns will support
professional level design and construction project management activities,
including the design and implementation of capital improvement and natural
resource preservation and protection projects; coordinate project related
assignments with other Midpen staff, outside consultants, contractors and
regulatory agencies; assist with bidding process and construction efforts;
and perform related work as required. $25.70 Hourly https://www.calopps.org/midpeninsula-regional-open-space-district/job-20575832
Where: Los Altos, CA
When: The expected start date for internships is in May 2025.
How to Apply:
Application deadline is Monday, February 24, 2025. Applicants with the most
relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be
contacted for an interview.
The following application items are required to be considered*:
1. Fully completed CalOpps employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Supplemental question responses
Virtual Interviews are planned for Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Unfortunately, we
are unable to accommodate individual schedules.
Contact: Ayden Sabharwal, asabharwal@openspace.org, 650.772.3636
Posted Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Carducci Associates
Summer Internship
Job Description:
The Carducci Associate’s Internship Program gives students firsthand exposure to real projects in and around the bay area. Every summer, our interns are given an opportunity to experience different aspects of a project, from concept through construction administration, in order to have a better understanding of the profession as a whole. If you have any questions, please email us: resume@carducciassociates.com
When: 10-12 weeks Paid Program from June through August (Exact start date TBD with each candidate)
Who: We encourage both graduate and undergraduate Landscape Architecture students to apply.
How to Apply:
We encourage both graduate and undergraduate Landscape Architecture students to apply. The application deadline is February 28th; and successful candidate(s) will be notified March 15th, 2025.
To apply to our program, please submit the following items by our application deadline. Please email the following submission items (10 MB total message size) to resume@carducciassociates.com. In the Subject line please write “Carducci Associates Summer Intern Application.”
- Cover Letter indicating goals and expectations for the Summer Intern Program
- Work Samples (up to 9 pages of graphics)
- Contact Information for 2 References
Posted Friday, January 10th, 2025
Mendocino Land Trust
Conservation and Trails Internship
Job Description:
The intern will work as part of MLT’s Stewardship Team on a variety of conservation, stewardship, habitat restoration, and public access trail projects in Mendocino County. These projects will include: stewardship of MLT’s coastal trails and preserves, volunteer event coordination, conservation easement monitoring, new trail planning and construction, and report writing. The intern will also assist with various administrative duties, including grant and permit preparation. The position will report to Anna Bride, Stewardship Project Manager, and will work closely with other members of staff. The internship will last 10 weeks, from mid-June to mid-August (exact dates to be determined). The internship comes with a $6,600 stipend. A rustic housing option is available for the duration of the internship. This housing is located ten minutes by car from our office and costs $600 flat for the 10 weeks.
This internship opportunity is open to all class levels (Freshman to Senior) and recent graduates. Read more about job responsibilities and qualifications.
Website: https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/2025-internships/
How to Apply:
Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to Anna Bride at anna@mendocinolandtrust.org, In your cover letter, make sure to address the following:
- Why are you interested in an internship with the Mendocino Land Trust?
- How will your past experience benefit the Land Trust during your internship?
Posted Friday, January 10th, 2025
OLIN
Summer Internship
Job Description:
OLIN is seeking Landscape Architecture students for a 2025 Summer internship from June 9th - August 15th in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Our ideal intern candidates will be entering their final year of study in Fall 2025.
Read more about our internship program, including how to apply, at https://internships.theolinstudio.com. Applications are due January 31st, 2025.
Please contact Oriana Moore at omoore@theolinstudio.com with any questions about the company or this opportunity.
Posted Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
DHM Design
Summer Internship 2025
Job Description:
DHM Design is seeking current university students and recent graduates for our 2025 Summer Internship Program. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply. Three selected applicants will participate in a 9 week internship (flexible but typically June through August 2025) in one of our DHM offices. Each individual will gain valuable professional experience working a typical, paid, 40-hour workweek alongside DHM designers and practitioners in a wide range of real, ongoing projects. We welcome your energy and enthusiasm for the profession.
Office Locations: Carbondale, Denver, and Durango, CO
More details about the internship and the culture at DHM can be found HERE.
Applications are due February 21st and can be downloaded HERE.
Visit www.dhmdesign.com for more information about the firm.
Posted Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Norris Design
Internship
Job Description:
Norris Design is pleased to continue our Internship Program “Theory 2 Practice” for the 2025 calendar year. This program, in its 19th year, will enhance students’ knowledge of landscape architecture, land planning and placemaking, and will also give students the hands-on experience that will help them become the best landscape architects and land planners in their field. Norris Design’s goal is for students to be able to apply what they have learned in the classroom while working in a creative and fun professional environment.
Internship openings are planned for all office locations in Arizona (Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tucson), Colorado (Denver, Fort Collins, Frisco), Oklahoma (Tulsa), and Texas (Austin, Dallas). Internship dates vary depending on the needs of students and can be a full semester or during the summer months.
Applications are due March 7th, 2025. To apply: send your resume, portfolio, and top three Norris Design office location preferences to theory2practice@norris-design.com
For more information, visit norris-design.com and feel free to contact the program liaisons with any questions:
Samantha Pollmiller (Principal) spollmiller@norris-design.com
Brad Haigh (Principal) bhaig@norris-design.com
Catherine Nichols (HR) cnichols@norris-design.com
Posted Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
City of San Diego
Landscape Architecture Intern
Job Description:
The main duties for the intern will be working with the landscape architects in the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department. There are currently 9 landscape architects working as project managers on a variety of projects, including new park development, developer delivered parks, joint use recreation facilities with San Diego Unified School District as well as doing in‐house design for community gardens, pollinator gardens and other requests by the department.
The main duty of the intern will assist with developing concept level drawings for landscape improvements in existing parks. This may include community gardens, native plant gardens, or revegetation plans for park entrances. This will also include creating standards and visual resources for the replication of these gardens throughout the City.
The goals of the internship are as follows:
- To develop preliminary landscape architectural technical skills and experience in the area of park planning, design, and construction
- To obtain fundamental knowledge of the design, permitting and construction process for public works projects
- To develop communication skills, visual and verbal
- To work closely with operations and maintenance as well as management staff
- To be a liaison to the community and represent the Parks and Recreation Department
This can be a hybrid position, with in‐person work done during school breaks. Interns may only work 20 hours per week during the semester or quarter, but may work 40 hours per week during school breaks.
Please contact Kathleen Brand, Project Officer II/Landscape Architect, brandk@sandiego.gov, for further information or for resume submittals.
Posted Monday, Dec 16th, 2024
