Landscape Architecture Intern (Summer 2023) - ( 2300003H )
Description
Stantec Consulting Services, a global and leading Landscape Architecture, Engineering, and Planning firm, is seeking a summer Landscape Architecture Intern.
Design empowers people; it inspires place and community and allows for the realization of their potential. Our Landscape Architects create inspired places at home and around the world where design meets life with engaging solutions and a commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative design approach and believe that the best solutions of our community, hospitality, and urban design work are the products of diverse perspectives. Our multidisciplinary team unites all aspects of a project through the practice of landscape architecture. We are skilled in the art of collaboration and communication and engage our work in concert with architects and engineers. Our studio is a fast-paced, client-centered, multi-disciplinary environment combining in-house Planners, Engineers, Environmental Scientists, and Landscape Architects. Our highly experienced team specializes in the planning and design of parks and recreation facilities; urban streetscapes; sports and athletic facilities; healthcare, corporate, and educational campuses; hotels and resorts; as well as master planned mixed-use communities.
We value a healthy work-life balance. Our design studio strives to create and nurture a diverse, enjoyable workplace while continuously working to perfect our craft.
Your Opportunity
In this internship position, you will advance your technical skills while working together with the project team in developing creative and sustainable design solutions under the tutelage of Senior Landscape Architects. Being creative and detail oriented, you will participate in developing design documents, together with conceptual and final landscape designs, renderings, cost estimates, scope of work, specifications, site analysis and other construction documents, including local code requirements. You will be encouraged to develop your skills while collaborating with professional staff to grow your design talents and creativity through a truly multidiscipline studio setting.
Your Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Uses knowledge of the general concepts of landscape design including site analysis, project theming, schematic design, and design development.
- Assists the project team with the preparation of project documentation during all phases of design, such as project graphics and exhibits, site grading, paving designs, walls, structures, site lighting, planting, and irrigation design, as well as layout of land uses for buildings and other facilities.
- Develops technical skills and assists the project team with drawings and drafting in the creative design process.
- Assists with the preparation of required documents and plans.
- Assists the project team with planting design concepts or plans.
- Supports construction administration on projects by attending workshops, site visits and/or construction meetings and assisting in preparing sketches or drawing revisions.
- Assists in the development of designs through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Performs due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.
- Develops software skills by utilizing relevant programs to assist with preparation of simple exhibits to complex working drawings.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
- Some local travel may be required.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
We are seeking a team member who is passionate to learn about design, work in a collaborative studio culture, and be curious about all things related to our profession. Candidates should the following capabilities:
- A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Basic experience with relevant drafting/design software, such as LandFX, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of design.
- General technical understanding of construction means and methods, materials and building codes.
- Possess proficient hand drafting and sketching abilities resulting in strong conceptual designs.
- Ability to successfully communicate with clients, consultants, contractors and design team members, internally, externally, and in the field.
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude.
- Develops cooperative skills in working with a team and understanding of task assignments, budgeting, and project schedule.
- Comfortable working within a team environment, as well as being productive independently with limited supervision.
- Self-motivated and passionate about design, possesses strong time management, critical thinking, organizational skills, and can multitask.
Education and Experience
Applicants should be a current student of an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree Landscape Architecture program.
Typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
* To be considered for this position, a portfolio or URL to your online portfolio must be provided with the submission of your resume. *
Primary Location : United States-Florida-Naples
Organization : BC-2156 Community Development-US South
Employee Status : Temporary
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 10, 2023, 4:43:26 PM
Req ID: 2300003H
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans