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Intern - Planning Landscape Architecture

LJA ENGINEERING
Dallas, TX , US
Part-time

Title : Intern Placemaking + Resilience

Division : Planning + Landscape Architecture (North Texas Land)

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering an Intern position that will allow you to develop a strong career foundation, expand your base skills into a larger repertoire of technical tools across multiple disciplines and be assigned project roles that best fit your interests, drive, and skill.

The structure of our organization is designed to maximize your development through peer learning, communication & organization enhancement courses, mentor programs, and diverse discipline opportunities, resulting in advancement specific to your individual performance.

When the time comes, LJA will assist you with your preparation for the AICP exam by covering the costs of a one-time prep class and pay for the annual license renewal once you have it.

At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger.

The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Whether you thrive in solving intricate mathematical problems, excel in generating innovative solutions, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine.

You’ll have team support, cutting edge technologies, and guidance from the top leaders in the industry to continually accomplish your goals.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily.

A typical day might include the following :

  • Provide project support to a team of planners and designers
  • Assist teammates in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects
  • Conduct field work, collect parcel data and conduct research
  • Prepare maps and planning reports of limited or variable complexity
  • Produce sketches and renderings of limited or variable complexity
  • Assist teammates at community meetings
  • Conduct basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service
  • Experience our culture, participate in social engagement activities, and learn about our sectors and services

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Current undergraduate or graduate enrollment in city planning, urban design, urban studies, geography, or a closely related field, with significant coursework related to city planning
  • Basic understanding of and interest in planning principles
  • Competency in basic computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Internet applications
  • Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Adobe InDesign and ArcGIS Pro
  • Very strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Motivated self-starter able to learn quickly, work independently, ask questions, and embrace feedback
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Flexibility and desire to work on varying planning projects (Development review and site planning, codes and ordinances, long-range and comprehensive planning, community engagement, etc.)
  • Professional demeanor
  • Attention to detail and time management skills

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE :

  • Proficiency in rendering and design software (SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, etc.)
  • GIS proficiency

Hand drawing skills

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