Landscape Architecture Design Intern

AECOM is seeking a Landscape Architecture Design Intern to be based in New York, NY.

About the Role

This position is expected to begin in Spring 2027. The Landscape Architecture and Urban Design portfolio in the New York City studio includes a broad range of urban-based, multidisciplinary public realm projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on coastal resiliency and climate adaptation infrastructure, multi-scale public landscape, and urban design projects.
• Assist with the development of landscape architectural plans, sections, grading, planting, materials, details, and technical documentation under the direction of project landscape architects and designers.
• Prepare design presentation materials, including graphics, renderings, diagrams, presentation boards, and physical models.
• Develop clear and cohesive design narratives and communication materials for internal, client, agency, and community presentations.
• Support technical design, documentation, coordination, and other project tasks within the Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Studio and across disciplines.
• Research site-specific materials, existing conditions, and relevant project precedents.
• Collect and analyze site and project data to support the development of design concepts.
• Use digital design and graphic software to support design development, analysis, and presentation materials.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Minimum Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and must have completed at least 1 year of study.
• Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with a Master’s degree are eligible.
• Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the Landscape Architecture program at The Ohio State University's Knowlton School.
• Strong landscape architecture design sensibility, with demonstrated ability to develop site and open-space concepts through design development and technical documentation.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong two-dimensional and three-dimensional design communication, including plans, sections, diagrams, renderings, and other presentation graphics.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in planting design, grading, materials, site detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, self-edit, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary design studio.
• Experience with Grasshopper, Revit, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant design and visualization tools is a plus.

Additional Information

• Compensation: USD $27 - $29 per hour.
• Work Location: Hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work in New York, NY.
• Relocation is not available.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in New York, NY. The selected candidate must be available to work in New York, NY on a scheduled basis.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.