Landscape Architecture Intern – Sacramento, CA
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- 3 days ago Post Date
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Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Overview
Through analysis, planning, and design, we create inspired landscapes that reflect context and user needs. Whether an urban park, a restored wetland, a town center, an athletic complex, a waterfront destination, or transportation facility enhancement, we make valuable contributions to the quality of life in our communities. We create opportunities from complex physical constraints and help our clients achieve their unique project goals for the design, organization, and use of space. From concept development through construction drawings and implementation, we’re the source and facilitator of creative ideas that are economically viable and environmentally responsible.
Your Opportunity
This is a resume and skill-building experience for an entry-level Landscape Designer. You will work 1-2 days per week, in-person, and your responsibilities will include project research, site visits and observation reports, sketching, CAD and computer graphics production, participation in design reviews, and marketing proposal assistance – all under guidance of our Landscape Architecture team members.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Excellent design, graphic, computer, writing, and technical skills.
- Self-motivated and passionate about design.
- Strong time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- The ability to work with others, as well as independently.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Sketch-up with plugins, and Adobe programs is essential.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Education and Experience
Applicants should be a current student of an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Landscape Architecture program.
Please include the following additional required application materials:
- Resume
- A cover letter in PDF format indicating your background, interests, and goals in the field of landscape architecture. Please describe a unique project or life challenge that you encountered and how you addressed and responded to the challenge. Include any other relevant information you believe will help us make an informed decision regarding your selection to the internship program.
- One (1) letter of recommendation in PDF format from an individual related to the field of landscape architecture and design
- Design Portfolio in PDF format (5 MB max.)
Application packages will be reviewed for creativity, critical thinking, and design communication skills. All required application materials must be submitted via our TalentHub portal.
Application deadline: Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm (PT)
Stantec offers a collaborative studio work environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Our Landscape Architects engage staff across multiple disciplines and are presented with project opportunities at various scales and at the local, regional, national, and international level.
To receive the best mentorship experience, we anticipate that this position will require work in the office while remaining compliant with current public health guidelines. We anticipate the position to start in February 2025.
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.