Fall Intern: Landscape Architecture

Fall 2026 Internships

REA is accepting resumes and portfolios from landscape architecture students for a paid internship for our offices in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY. We are open to candidates seeking three-month, or six-month to year-long internships.

Submission

As an intern at REA, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of project development, including master planning, conceptual/schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. You will work closely with our staff of landscape architects, planners, and civil engineers on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and municipal planning and design projects. Specific responsibilities will include assisting project teams with the production of AutoCAD construction documents and details;

preparation of conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D visualizations; preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates; and assisting project managers with client meeting materials and presentation boards.

Our internship experience includes a capstone project where all interns will develop research or help solve real-world design challenges on a specific topic. At the conclusion of the program, interns will share their projects and findings with the entire studio.

Learn more about the capstone project from a past intern's experience.

Basic qualifications include current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture. We value individuals who bring a positive attitude and collaborative spirit. We desire students with strong written and verbal skills, and exceptional graphic, analysis, and digital production skills. Proficiency in Adobe Suite, 3-D modeling (3-D Max and/or Sketch Up), ArcGIS, or AutoCAD.

Those students who will be entering the final year of their degree and desire a six to twelve-month internship are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you would like to be considered as a candidate for our internship, please submit a cover letter stating your interest and qualifications, a resume, and a portfolio; all materials should be in PDF format, and the total size of all files should not exceed 20MB. You may also provide a digital link to download your materials. REA is an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer) and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position.