Landscape Architect Intern- Summer

Landscape Architect Intern- Summer 2026

Job Locations

US-VA-Richmond US-VA-Virginia Beach US-VA-Williamsburg

ID

2025-5585

Category

Intern/Co-op

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Intern/Co-op

# of Openings

2

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Landscape Architect team is looking for an intern to join us for Summer 2026.

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

Experience with ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD Civil3D, Adobe Creative Suites, SketchUp and associated rendering software, and 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

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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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