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AECOM Landscape Architecture Intern in Denver, Colorado
Company Description
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Job Description
About Buildings + Places:
Our Buildings + Places (B+P) practice includes architecture, interiors, building and system engineering, urbanism and planning (inclusive of landscape architecture), strategy +, economics, technology solutions, asset advisory, and cost and program management. This diverse team assists our clients from strategy through project realization, creating positive outcomes for those who occupy and use the buildings and environments we help to create. Our Denver B+P studio focuses on the Commercial/Corporate, Science and Technology, Higher Education, and Federal market sectors. We look to combine beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects and believe these values can be instilled in any project regardless of size or budget.
AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Landscape Architecture Intern for employment in the Denver, CO office as part of AECOM’s Urbanism + Planning (U+P) studio. The U+P studio is an integral component of the overall Buildings + Places practice and is focused on leading or supporting transformational urban scale projects. Internships are intended to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional. Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.
This position is expected to begin in summer, May or June of 2025.
The candidate should be efficient in production of design graphics, construction drawings, and design and planning related presentations and reports. The position provides exposure to all aspects and phases of the firm’s planning and landscape architectural practice, including communicating with internal and external clients. Candidates must have self-driven initiative and participatory team skills and shall be capable of functioning as team member in a studio environment with a team that has a diverse set of skills and experience. We are searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model, be impactful and be decisive.
Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a multi-disciplinary team and working with award-winning professionals from around the world. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Performing entry-level work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member on a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
Following instructions to accomplish tasks assigned by senior staff and meeting required schedules while producing quality work.
Interns will work collaboratively as a team player with both junior staff and senior leadership to support the development of conceptual and schematic designs, construction details and documents, developing renderings, conducting research, and organizing and synthesizing information to address the opportunities and/or challenges posed by specific projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must be currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Landscape Architecture (or a closely related field) in a LAAB accredited university program and must have completed at least two years of study . Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the master’s degree are eligible to apply for this position. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.
Must possess entry-level proficiency with CADD and graphic design software platforms such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and SketchUp.
Preferred Qualifications:
A college or university student with no more than two academic years remaining before earning a degree.
Knowledge of design process, conceptual thinking and detailed design/construction document knowledge, well organized and attention to scheduling requirements, as well as a good understanding of time management.
Experience with one or more of the following software packages: Land F/X, Bentley MicroStation, BIM/Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS and other spatial analysis tools, and other 3D modeling and rendering software.
Ability to plan and organize multiple projects and work with other multi-discipline team members; effective time management is an inherent trait expected of all internship candidates.
Ability to think critically, analyze design problems, and write effectively.
Intellectual curiosity and a diversity of interests that inform your design perspective.
A strong focus on studio culture and collaboration is an important aspect of our practice. The candidate should be confident, and willing to work with all staff levels from Entry Level Landscape Architects through Practice Leaders.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position now or in the future for this position.
A complete application includes a cover letter, resume and portfolio.
The candidate will be expected to maintain regular office hours in the Denver, CO office and participate in company functions where appropriate; remote and/or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $22.00/hour - $28.00/hour.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10123463
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc