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.
Berger Partnership
Summer intern, Landscape architecture
Location(s): Seattle
Contact Name: Christine Gannon
Contact Email: internship@bergerpartnership.com
Contact Phone: 206-325-6877
Salary Range: $24/hour
Web Site: https://www.bergerpartnership.com/job/internship-marketing/
Job Description:
BERGER PARTNERSHIP
2025 Summer Internship
We are excited to announce the launch of our 2025 Summer Internship Program.
This information is also posted on our website at bergerpartnership.com. To
view previous internship reports please visit our website under Idea Lab.
At Berger Partnership we recognize the importance of connecting with students
to enhance their academic studies and prepare them for professional practice.
Each year our research-focused internship energizes our office with an
infusion of new ideas, pioneering thought, and the energy of a fresh new
personality. We seek interns who are excited to add to our firm culture,
bring new perspectives, and are inspired by learning, sharing, and supporting
project work.
Our internship is designed to help students learn and grow professionally
while delving into a topic of interest to understand its impact to the
profession and the greater global community. The topic you choose for the
internship can be based on an interest you’re passionate about and wish to
explore. Subjects can be an area of academic study, development of specific
landscape typologies, or a site-specific design initiative.
With support from office staff, you’ll develop a workflow for the summer
and establish applicability of the topic to our work at a range of project
scales. The work will rely on research and experimentation with our in-house
team and outside resources to build a shared knowledge base. In addition to
research, the selected intern will spend time on practicum, office project
work, and site visits to provide hands-on project experience in a
collaborative team environment.
You can expect to end the summer with a research project that builds upon
your continued academic studies, greatly enhances your job applications, and
bolsters your portfolio. The practicum portion of the internship offers you
applicable experience throughout a range of project types and phases.
How to Apply:
The paid internship is open to all landscape architecture and urban design
students and will run eight weeks, approximately 40 hours per week.
Accommodation in Seattle is the responsibility of the intern to organize, no
housing allowance is included. The intern will be expected to present their
research and findings to the office at the conclusion of the internship.
Applicants should be self-starters and demonstrate excellence in design
communication skills including graphics and writing.
Please submit a cover letter which concisely proposes your study topic, a
resume, and representative work, in that order, as a single 10-page PDF by
email. Be creative, inspire us!
Deadline: March 30, 2025
Email: internship@bergerpartnership.com
Phone Interviews: Tentatively planned for the week of April 14, 2025
Berger Partnership is an e-verify firm.
Posted Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
Kimley-Horn
Landscape architecture intern
Location(s): San Diego, CA and Orange, CA
Contact Name: Katelyn Gonsalves
Contact Email: katelyn.gonsalves@kimley-horn.com
Contact Phone: 951-382-0550
Salary Range: $23 - 26/hour
Web Site:
https://careers-kimley-horn.icims.com/jobs/16160/landscape-architecture-intern/job?mode=view
Job Description:
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for Landscape Architecture students to join our San
Diego, CA office! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
-Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce,
and QC deliverables for our clients.
-Contribute to the site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and
technical production.
-Projects can include land planning, urban design and redevelopment, mixed-use
and all types of residential development, streetscapes, design guidelines,
public infrastructure design, parks, and other community facility design.
-Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across
disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built
environment.
-Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well
as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
-Analysts will learn one or more software programs: Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup,
InDesign, Illustrator, GIS/Arcview, and PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or
Excel.
How to Apply: Follow this link:
https://careers-kimley-horn.icims.com/jobs/16160/landscape-architecture-intern/job?mode=view
Posted Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
PGAdesign
Summer Internship
Job Description:
- Interns will receive design mentorship, go on site visits, participate in design and documentation of current projects, and be fully immersed in the studio experience.
- Location: Oakland, California (in-person)
- Duration: ~10 weeks, between May and August (start date is flexible)
- Hours: 40 hours per week, paid
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for current or future sponsorship. PGAdesign can not offer any form of visa sponsorship at this time.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must have completed ONE of the following:
- One year of a graduate degree in landscape architecture
- Three years of an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture or related field
- An associates degree in landscape architecture or related field
- Relevant professional experience in landscape design or construction supporting a transition into the field of landscape architecture
Desired Qualifications:
- Curiosity, enthusiasm, proactive communication, and ability to do self-directed work
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of Revit (preferred, but not required)
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter (1 page)
- State your interests and career ambitions
- Why is PGAdesign a good fit?
- Resume (maximum 2 pages)
- Portfolio (maximum 20 pages and 30mb)
- Two References (contact info only, no letters required)
Application deadline is March 7th, 2025. Email application materials to admin@pgadesign.com with "Internship Application" in the subject line.
Posted Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
TBG Partners
Summer Internship(s)
Job Description:
At TBG Partners, we’re passionate about creating inspiring spaces that integrate nature into urban environments. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer mentorship, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in local communities.
We’re currently accepting applications for summer internships in our Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio offices. These internships provide hands-on experience in landscape architecture, urban design, and planning, alongside a team committed to innovation and sustainability.
To explore TBG’s design philosophy, we invite you to view our Lookbook:
Biophilic Design: Integrating Nature into Urban Environments
For more information about TBG and to apply for this exciting opportunity, visit our careers page:
TBG Partners Careers
We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals to our team!
Posted Monday, February 3rd, 2025
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
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
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
