Intern - Landscape Architecture

Do you enjoy applying your superior skills to new challenges? Are you looking for a nimble firm where you can work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal team members? Would you enjoy teaming up with people in multiple departments to help get projects from a concept to being built? If so, we're AHBL and we've been looking for you! At AHBL, we're not just shaping cities – we're creating vibrant communities where the work is rewarding, and every project is an adventure. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that’s as enthusiastic about transforming and designing spaces as we are about our daily office banter and team-building activities. We're a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm that has been offering creative design solutions to public and private sector clients since 1969. AHBL has consistently been recognized as one of the premier local consulting firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. Our people love it here because we don't do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on the most diverse, complex, and fascinating projects. WHAT YOU WILL DO Landscape architecture interns will work with experienced landscape architects and designers to bring your classroom knowledge to the real world and assist in design efforts for various projects and clients. Some work areas may include analysis and research, field studies, production of design graphics using CAD or other software, detail design, developing planting palettes and plans, assisting in the design and documentation process, and conducting materials and building systems research. Internships will begin in June at approximately 24-32 hours per week and will be 12 - 14 weeks in duration. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Currently enrolled in an accredited Landscape Architecture degree program and will be entering the final year of coursework as a BLA student or have completed two years of coursework as an MLA student. Possess an interest in science-based or evidence-based design. Portfolio that demonstrates strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Revit. Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills. COMPENSATION $22 - $23 per hour Actual rate of pay will be based on the level of coursework completed, previous experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. BENEFITS Full time interns may be benefits eligible depending on length of service and agency benefit terms. Six (6) paid holidays Medical Benefits Supplemental Benefits Washington State sick pay Retirement Savings EXTRAS Real-world experience Networking opportunities with professionals Potential for full-time employment after graduation We will accept applications through April and will contact applicants about next steps in the interview process after this date. AHBL is committed to the principles of equal opportunity by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We provide equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. AHBL will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that covered individuals, including protected veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. AHBL will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us.