Mark Thomas

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Mark Thomas is hiring Landscape Architecture Interns in Walnut Creek! This 10‑week summer program gives current undergraduate and graduate students the chance to work on real projects, preparation of plans, drawings, exhibits, models, renderings, reports, and estimates. This opportunity will expose you to the processes required to provide landscape architectural support for various types of municipal projects. Summer interns can work up to 40 hours per week, and there’s an option to continue part-time (15–25 hours/week) during the school year, making this an excellent way to keep learning and growing while completing your studies. Responsibilities • Provides QA/QC support by following appropriate procedures as outlined in the Mark Thomas QC manual or as instructed by an experienced landscape architect • References and understands design manuals, agency standards and procedures • Participates in field activities and project site to take measurements, collect data, photos, or document activities/observations • Provides support in the physical delivery of project materials to our clients and colleagues • Provides support in the reproduction of project materials such as cut sheets, spreadsheets, drawings & details for meetings/submittals • Conveys technical information utilizing clear verbal and written skills • References and understands design manuals, agency standards, and procedures • Demonstrates a growing knowledge of current technical or engineering software • Meets deadlines in a timely manner as determined by supervisor Qualifications • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a landscape architecture degreed program • Prior LAUD Internship experience preferred • Possesses strong attention to detail • Ability to work on multiple tasks • Demonstrated effective written and verbal skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to maximize efficiency • Ability to work in a team environment • Familiar with MS Office; AutoCAD experience preferred • Ability to work in a team environment • Possess a willingness to learn Mark Thomas offers student interns a fantastic, applied learning experience in landscape architecture and urban design, a competitive hourly rate, paid sick time, budgeted time for training and career development, and flexible schedules with hybrid work environments. Come join us! The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer. Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.