Landscape Architecture/Design Internship

Olsson is seeking a Landscape Architecture/Design Intern for a summer position in Kansas City, MO. Interns will collaborate with the Landscape Architecture team, assisting in all design phases from concept to implementation using software like Sketchup and CAD. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture and possess strong communication and design skills.

The internship includes mentorship, networking opportunities, and paid time off.

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson’s Landscape Architecture team delivers a boutique creative design experience to our clients and our people, backed by the expertise and resources of our whole company. As a summer student intern, you will learn and collaborate with team members to help with projects from the initial vision to implementation.

You will learn to assist in all phases of the design process including concept generation, 3D visualization, design development and construction documentation. You will utilize illustrative graphics, Sketchup, CAD, and other relevant software programs, in preparation of master plans and design documentation.

Qualifications

You are passionate about

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master degree in Landscape Architecture
• Excellent design and graphic skills
• Experience with sketching, rendering, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, and CAD
• Prior construction documentation experience would be a plus

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

Olsson offers a comprehensive summer internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive:

• Paid holidays and volunteer time off
• Mentorship from our experienced staff
• Exposure to members of our executive team through our webinar series
• Networking opportunities through local office events
• Opportunities to develop your technical and soft skills

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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