Landscape Architecture Intern

Internationally recognized with a portfolio spanning nearly 80 years, Michael Baker provides superior technical ability, visionary design and collaborative integration. We seamlessly integrate our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management – to solve clients’ challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, we know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. We believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics – “success” to us is measured by functionality, value and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a motivated Landscape Architecture Intern for Summer 2026 to join our collaborative Landscape Architecture team in our Santa Ana, CA office. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting public works, transportation, federal infrastructure and facilities, and highway landscape design projects. As an intern, you will work directly with our landscape architects and other design disciplines within Michael Baker, such as civil engineering, traffic engineering, structural engineering, and stormwater management. You will gain meaningful exposure to real-world design processes, technical production, and project coordination.

What You’ll Do:

• Compile and analyze site data (land use, vegetation, drainage, soil conditions, infrastructure).
• Support development of landscape concept drawings, planting concepts, and presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of construction plans in AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with engineering and design disciplines involved in project delivery.
• Support project tasks to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum 2 years of completed coursework
• Strong interest in public works, federal facilities, and/or transportation landscape design.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or 3D modeling is a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating design and drafting skills preferred.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20 – $25 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.