Land Planner Intern

Pape-Dawson

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Posted 7 months ago

Internship

Austin, Texas

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Smart Summary

The Land Planner Intern assists project teams in the design and planning of various development projects. Responsibilities include creating base sheets, conducting zoning research, and supporting the development of concept sketches and graphics.

This internship requires a student currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field. Candidates should have familiarity with land planning principles, design tools like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication skills to assist with project coordination and development.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Landscape Architecture

Land Planning

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

Zoning Research

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Job Description

Job Description:

Overview:

The Land Planner Intern supports project teams under the guidance of a Senior Land Planner, contributing to the design and planning of residential, commercial, and site development projects. This internship offers hands-on experience with conceptual planning, graphics preparation, and zoning research in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

∙ Assist with the creation of base sheets, city submittals, and zoning ordinance research.

∙ Learn to identify and interpret base map elements such as property boundaries, topography, aerial imagery, easements, right-of-way (ROW) dedications, floodplains, street names, city limits, and ETJ lines.

∙ Support the development of concept sketches and graphics using AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SketchUp.

∙ Coordinate with engineering, design, and production teams to support project goals and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

∙ Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.

∙ Familiarity with land planning principles, techniques, and procedures.

∙ Exposure to design and visualization tools including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Bluebeam, and SketchUp.

∙ Basic understanding of geometry and spatial relationships.

∙ Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.

∙ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

∙ Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and deadlines.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pape-Dawson

Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm. Our engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, archaeologists, data analysts, and construction management professionals work together to achieve our shared success: designing and delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact. We are diligent, hardworking problem solvers with a passion for making a difference not only through our work, but also through our commitment to being community partners. Pape-Dawson acknowledges the value of our team members by providing unmatched company culture that encourages personal growth and professional excellence. From social events and training opportunities to volunteer efforts, Pape-Dawson is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging and a strong shared purpose. In addition to fostering an environment that promotes satisfaction and success, Pape-Dawson invests in employees through world-class benefit offerings, including a variety of insurance plan options; generous PTO policy; impressive 401(k) match; education and gym reimbursements; and flexible and remote work opportunities.

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