Landscape Urban Design Intern

AECOM is seeking a Landscape & Urban Design Intern for its New York City studio, starting in May/June 2026. The role involves working on various urban design projects, including coastal resiliency and public landscapes. Interns will assist in creating presentation graphics, models, and design narratives while collaborating with project teams. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design and have relevant software skills.
Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Landscape & Urban Design Intern for employment in the New York City Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Studio. The studio is based in AECOM’s Manhattan office location.

This position is expected to begin in May/June, 2026.

AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. The Landscape Architecture and Urban Design portfolio in the New York City studio includes a broad range of urban-based, multidisciplinary public realm projects, such as plazas, streetscapes, parks, waterfronts, infrastructure, urban design plans, master-planning, green infrastructure, and ecological restoration. In collaboration with design studio leadership, the candidate will work closely with project design teams and project landscape architects, managers and designers to design and assist in the execution of projects within the New York City metropolitan area, nationally and internationally. Projects in the studio are design-driven and involve close collaboration with engineers, planners, cost estimators, and other technical consultants.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Work on coastal resiliency and climate adaptation infrastructure, multi-scale public landscape, and urban design projects.
• Produce community communication tools such as presentation graphics and physical models of design ideas.
• Assist in the preparation of communication tools at the direction of project design leads via written and verbal instructions.
• Develop cohesive design narratives for the communication of project components.
• Complete technical and administrative activities with employees in the Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Studio as well as with other disciplines and other departments.
• Perform research for onsite specific materials and conditions.
• Perform data collecting for the purposes of the development of design ideas within a creative and collaborative studio design environment.
• Prepare design presentation graphics, renderings, boards for presentation, and physical models.
• Utilize graphic design software for consolidation of data and presentations.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
• Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field and must have completed at least 1 or more years of study. Candidates who have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated production and digital rendering experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino.
• Ability to effectively manage time and self-edit work.
• Proficiency and passion for creating compelling open space design, with an ability to develop the work through the technical design phase.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to collaborate as part of a diverse studio team.
• Experience in Grasshopper, Revit, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer applications.
• Strong knowledge/interest in plant materials, site design, grading, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Possesses the skills to generate exceptional two dimensional and three-dimensional design graphics.

Additional Information
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in New York, NY. The selected candidate must be available to work in New York, NY on a scheduled basis.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
$26-$26