Landscape Architecture Internship
Miller Legg & Associates Inc., is seeking a Landscape Architect Student Intern to join our Landscape Architecture Team, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team of talented professionals. This individual will work collaboratively in a team setting on the development of conceptual designs, production of drawings, permitting and on-site administration. Candidate must be highly motivated and a self-starter. The Landscape Architect Student Intern will work on private sector, federal, state, and local government projects. These projects will include transportation landscaping such as gateways, buffers, interchanges, residential, commercial design, streetscapes, and entry features.
- As an “Essential Business”, Miller Legg’s offices in Fort Lauderdale and Doral, Florida are open for business.
- Estimated time spent working in the office is 90%, remote work as needed.
- Duration of internship will be minimum 3 months, 6 months preferred, with possibility of future employment upon graduation, based on job performance.
- Student Learning Objectives:
Planting design
Project lead and coordination
Hardscape design and layout
Conceptual design
Irrigation design
Grading Details
- Hours worked per week is flexible, in accordance with student’s class schedule.
- Directly reporting to Senior Landscape Architect ( Department Head).
- Intern will be provided with an ample workspace, desktop computer equipped with appropriate industry software, and appropriate onboarding orientation and training.
**Local candidates preferred, no housing stipend provided.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
• Previous internship experience preferred
• Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, Illustrator, MicroStation, GIS/ArcView preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
*At this time, Miller Legg will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Miller Legg is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*All recipients of an offer of employment from Miller Legg, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Miller Legg’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.