PWD Green Stormwater and Stream Design Summer Intern (Landscape Design) – 157
Job Description
The candidate will assist landscape architects, engineers, and city planners in the unit with ongoing efforts to plan, develop, and promote green infrastructure; identify, design, and manage green infrastructure projects; and research and implement innovative green stormwater management techniques. While resources and field manuals will be provided, skills in tree identification and familiarity with regional plant species are necessary.
This is not a remote position. Multiple tasks will be field-based in Philadelphia.
Essential Functions
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with the following programs is advantageous:
• Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) / Bluebeam
• AutoCAD (version 2019)
• ArcGIS (version 10.7.1)
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Work-Life
This is a full-time summer internship position, 37.5 hours/week, schedules will be determined during the interview. The position is not remote, and any candidate must be able to report in person to various sites around the city as needed.
Qualifications
Full time undergraduate or graduate student with core curriculum in the field of:
Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Urban Design, or Environmental Science students
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume. Candidates may also submit a cover letter, portfolio of work, or writing samples to supplement their resume. Please submit all application materials by March 15, 2024.
Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students
Tentative start and end date of May 15 - August 15, 2024
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