Job Description

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 10-12 weeks, you'll 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, you'll contribute directly to real-world projects. You'll work within project budgets, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain hands-on experience that blends creativity with technical precision-building 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. You'll 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 nature-including 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 phase-from design to construction administration-ensuring 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)

Salary Range $22.00-$24.00/per hour. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at

IMEG , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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