Assistant Landscape Architect [Internship]

Introduction

RETTEW is seeking an Assistant Landscape Architect Intern to join our Planning & Design team. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting real-world projects in our Land Development, Municipal, Survey/GIS, and/or Natural Sciences teams. You’ll work alongside licensed professionals and gain practical exposure to design, documentation, and field coordination.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm delivering multidisciplinary solutions across transportation, facilities and construction, environmental and geotechnology, energy, water and wastewater, and land development. Since 1969, RETTEW has grown to more than 300 employees across 10 offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Our purpose is to create sustainable value for our employees and clients, and our culture is guided by our core values: Act Like an Owner, Exemplify Excellence, and Value Relationships. As an ESOP company, every employee has a stake in the firm’s success and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen the communities where we live and work.

Work Environment

Hybrid

Locations: Lancaster, PA/Berwyn, PA

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Landscape Architect Intern, you will support various teams throughout your internship with a variety of tasks. 

• Land Development – Concept Plans, Construction Plans, 2D/3D Graphics, and Ordinance Reviews. 
• Survey/GIS – Survey Existing Conditions and Stakeout, Support CAD Drafting, Site Visits, and Deed Research.
• Municipal – Plan Reviews, Grant Work, Community Design, Site Inspections, and MS4 Work.
• Natural Sciences – Wetland Delineations, Writing Reports, and PNDI Investigations

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

• Assist with site analysis, research, and preparation of base plans.
• Support development of conceptual landscape plans and design alternatives.
• Prepare drawings, planting plans, and details using CAD and design software.
• Assist with renderings, graphics, and presentation materials.
• Participate in internal project meetings and coordination with engineers and planners.
• Conduct limited field visits to observe site conditions and construction progress.
• Support permit documentation and regulatory submissions as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience with SketchUp, Lumion, or other 3D modeling/rendering software.
• Prior internship or studio experience related to site design or land development.
• Interest in multidisciplinary collaboration within an engineering environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and education.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary projects and licensed professionals.
• Mentorship from experienced landscape architects and planners.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio with real-world project work.
• Potential pathway to future full-time employment.
• Employee-owned culture that values collaboration and growth.

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance. #LI-Hybrid

Requirements listed above.