Landscape Architecture Intern | Summer 2027
About the role
DLR Group’s [CITY] studio has an opening for a Landscape Architecture Summer Intern. This role could be based in the following studios: Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Overland Park, KS; Phoenix, AZ. As an intern at DLR Group, you’ll be part of our Emerging Professional Experience (EPX) Program, designed to give you a meaningful introduction to life within an integrated design firm and a strong foundation for your career in the AEC industry. The program combines three core components: mentorship, project work, and weekly learning sessions. Topics may include design culture, sustainability, design technology, communication, marketing and business development, project and resource management, research, equity, career development, and more. You’ll gain exposure to the people, disciplines, and ideas that shape the built environment through hands‑on project work, mentorship, and learning experiences, and you’ll have opportunities to develop and share your design voice.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other design team members in the integrated design process for various projects
- Develop proficiency in primary design tools such as Revit, Land FX, Civil3D CAD, Enscape, Lumion, SketchUp, and proprietary DLR Group design tools and methods
- Create presentation materials using SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite to support design efforts
- Engage in project and site meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Explore and gain a deeper understanding of construction documentation and processes
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture degree program
- Completed at least 3 years of design education prior to the start of the internship
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and LandFX
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Skills
- Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, or other design software
- Excellent visual, verbal, and non‑verbal communication skills
- Previous internship/commercial design experience
- Experience with Mural (visual collaboration software)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs
- Flex spending
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock ownership
- Bonus opportunities
Pay
The suggested hourly rate for this position is $18 – $26 USD.
Schedule
This is a paid, full‑time summer internship running May 18 through August 6, 2027. Interns are expected to participate for the full duration of the program.