Intern - Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture Intern Fairfax VA
This posting is for Summer 2026 New Grad opportunities.

Join IMEG as a Landscape Architecture Intern in Fairfax VA and bring outdoor spaces to life through innovative design. Over 1012 weeks youll collaborate with experienced landscape designers landscape architects and land development professionals to create practical aesthetic and sustainable environments. From preparing planting plans and preservation strategies to producing renderings technical drawings and presentation materials youll contribute directly to real-world projects. Youll work within project budgets coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and gain hands-on experience that blends creativity with technical precisionbuilding your skills portfolio and professional network to launch your career in landscape architecture.

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepare exhibits presentation graphics and renderings

• Assist with landscape planting and tree preservation plans

• Conduct research calculations and data entry for plans and reports

• Support concept and schematic landscape design

• Participate in site visits and tree assessments

• Prepare landscape sheets for entitlement submissions and site plans for processing and implementation
  

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA) or equivalent required

• Prior internship experience in the land development industry preferred

• Good graphic skills and good written and verbal communication skills

• Good organization and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Eagerness to learn

• Strong interest in design consulting

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office programs and CAD software

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us:
At IMEG people are our priority with a solid focus on career growth work-life balance and making a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm we combine the resources of a national design leader with the supportive culture of a local office. Youll work alongside colleagues from diverse disciplines contribute to innovative and sustainable projects and help shape the communities we serve. Join a team where ideas are welcomed professional development is supported and every contribution makes a difference.

Landscape Architecture Team Highlights:

• Design outdoor spaces that connect people and natureincluding parks plazas green roofs streetscapes sports fields and stormwater bio-retention landscapes.

• Apply both creativity and science to create sustainable functional and visually inspiring environments.

• Gain hands-on experience with AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp from conceptual theming to detailed planting and hardscape plans.

• Stay involved through every phasefrom design to construction administrationensuring your vision is brought to life.

• Learn sustainable practices like native plant selection water-efficient irrigation and habitat creation that enhance environmental performance.

Locations available:
Fairfax (VA) Manassas (VA) Leesburg (VA) Richmond (VA) Boston (MA)