Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or Community Planning Intern/Co-op

USI Consultants, Inc., an Indiana based civil engineering and surveying firm, employs an outstanding group of civil engineers, surveyors, right-of-way specialists, construction inspectors, Planners, Landscape Architects, technicians, and designers, and client representatives. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies, other engineering firms, private developers and businesses are among the many that rely on USI to successfully complete their projects.

When you join USI, you will be joining  a fast-growing company that cares about your success. Our team is dedicated to maximizing your potential and focused on delivering quality customer service. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and rewarding our growing team. USI strives to make a difference – in our company and in our community. Working with us you will feel valued, challenged, and appreciated.

USI Consultants, Inc. is currently seeking a  Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or Community Planning Co-Op to join our team in our Indianapolis office in 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site inventory and analysis
• Concept development and sketch diagrams
• Digital rendering of draft and final concepts
• Design documentation and detailing
• Development of public outreach materials including surveys, public workshops, design charrettes, presentations, and public information meetings
• Preparing draft text and document templates for various reports and public plans
• Prepares and maintains project records in accordance with the company’s, client’s, and government’s standards.
• Other related duties, as assigned

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma required
• Working towards a degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or Regional and Community Planning.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-starter who is not afraid to take risks but is also willing to value others’ ideas and experience.
• Desire to learn, grow, and feel personally challenged to create inspired work across many different project scales and with a variety of clients.
• Ability to simplify complex and challenging community conditions into simple and understandable design and planning recommendations.
• Ability to graphically represent ideas and concepts using hand drawn and digital techniques.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, ArcGIS, Vector Works Landmark, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills including the ability and desire to compose written reports.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

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