Intern/Co-op – Landscape Architecture + Planning (Summer 2027)

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Parsippany, NJ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to students in their junior or senior year with a focus on Landscape Architecture working in a collaborative, project-based environment that includes planning, design, and permitting.

Best fit for

  • Students in their junior or senior year with a Landscape Architecture degree and relevant experience
    — “Preference will be given to students who are currently in their Jr. or Sr. year”
  • Candidates with a strong grasp of design and engineering software for multi-disciplinary projects
    — “using design, engineering and graphic software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator)”
  • Individuals interested in diverse project types such as urban revitalization and healthcare design
    — “diverse portfolio of projects which may include urban revitalization and streetscape, retail and commercial projects, school and university design, healthcare clients”

Things to consider

  • No housing or relocation assistance provided for interns or co-ops
    — “Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions”
  • Travel requirements may be a factor depending on project assignments
    — “Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Adobe Suite, Sketchup, AutoCAD, or Rhino in your resume and interview
    — “Highly creative and possess exceptional computer skills in Adobe Suite, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Excel”
  • Showcase your ability to interpret technical data like soil composition and topographical maps
    — “Assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data”
  • Emphasize prior internship experience and a strong GPA in your application materials
    — “Prior related internship experience desired; GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred”
  • Demonstrate your ability to contribute to cross-functional teams through collaboration examples
    — “partner cross-functionally and gain industry experience working a diverse portfolio of projects”
  • Show familiarity with permitting and zoning processes through relevant coursework or projects
    — “assist with zoning, ordinance and permit assessments”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • planning and design of landscape architecture and civil engineering projects
Typical background
working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecturehighly creative and possess exceptional computer skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Landscape ArchitecturePlanningDesignPermittingSoftware Proficiency

Preferred

Related Internship ExperienceHigh GPA

Stack & domain

PlanningDesignPermittingAutocadCivil 3DSketch UpPhotoshopIllustratorZoningOrdinancePermit AssessmentsSoil CompositionTerrainHydrological CharacteristicsTopographical And Geologic DataAdobe SuiteSketchupRhinoExcelCommunicationProblem-solvingIndependent WorkCollaborative WorkRelationship-buildingLandscape ArchitectureCivil EngineeringLand DevelopmentInfrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Langan Engineering & Environmental Services via Greenhouse

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Intern/Co-op – Landscape Architecture + Planning to join its collaborative studio in Parsippany, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in providing planning, design and permitting assistance on a variety of Landscape Architecture and Planning projects.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally and gain industry experience working a diverse portfolio of projects which may include urban revitalization and streetscape, retail and commercial projects, school and university design, healthcare clients, smart growth planning, community design, rooftop and courtyard projects, and brownfield redevelopment assignments.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Landscape Architecture studio with planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects using design, engineering and graphic software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator) and equipment to prepare landscape architecture and design documents;

Assist with zoning, ordinance and permit assessments, and assist with determining the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data;

Support the preparation and modification of various design and engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and design plans for projects;

Assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects using reports, maps, drawings, design and engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs; and

Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture;

Prior related internship experience desired;

GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred;

Highly creative and possess exceptional computer skills in Adobe Suite, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Excel;

Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; and

Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial academic transcripts.  Preference will be given to students who are currently in their Jr. or Sr. year or to students pursuing their MS degree. 

Langan does not provide housing or relocation assistance for internship/co-op positions.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range$24—$31 USD

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Source: Langan Engineering & Environmental Services careers (Greenhouse)

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