Landscape Architect Internship
Benesch · Glastonbury, CT ·
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Category
- Architecture
A Landscape Architecture Design Internship at Benesch's Glastonbury, CT office: the intern supports planning, design, and presentation of landscape architecture projects through drafting, rendering, site surveys, site visits, and client presentations, working in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and 3D modeling tools.
Simply Put, A Great Place to Work
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!
Landscape Architecture Internship
At Benesch, our commitment to innovation and collaboration extends beyond our projects. We believe in nurturing talent from the ground up, making it a core value. Whether you’re seeking your first internship or ready for the next step in your budding career, Benesch is hiring individuals to join our dynamic teams across the country!
As a Landscape Architecture Design Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting landscape architecture projects' planning, design, and presentation. You will work closely with our Design Team, assisting with drafting, rendering, site surveys, and client presentations, while supporting workflows in AutoCAD, Photoshop, 3D modeling programs, and other design tools.
Your role will include participating in site visits and walkthroughs to ensure project requirements are met, documenting project details, and supporting project teams with planning and design tasks. You will also maintain high-quality standards for all work, participate in departmental and training meetings, and adhere to all Benesch policies, procedures, and work standards, while learning the processes that make our projects successful.
Location
This internship will be based in our Glastonbury, CT office with on-site work at project locations.
What We Are Looking For
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related design field
- Understanding of landscape terminology, plant materials, and installation techniques
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; moderate proficiency in Photoshop and 3D modeling programs
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to participate in site visits and travel to project locations as needed
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to maintain high-quality standards in all work
- Eagerness to learn from mentorship and actively contribute to real-world landscape architecture projects
Why Benesch
It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
- Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
- Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
- Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one
Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.
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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.
If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [email protected]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.
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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies
Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.
All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to [email protected]