Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations:  VA, Gainesville, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100, 20155 

Requisition ID: 204423

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is offering a summer internship in our Landscape Architecture department for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture program. The internship is a great opportunity to learn more about how landscape architects can work in ecological restoration, build technical skills, and make connections in the industry. The ideal candidate is interested in water resources/environmental design, stormwater management, stream and wetland restoration, and native plant communities. We are seeking someone who has demonstrated skills in grading, preparing construction documents, designing native plant communities, and creating digital renderings/graphics. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are important—the intern will be working in close coordination with engineers, environmental scientists, and regulatory specialists. The candidate must also be interested in performing field work, sometimes under challenging field conditions.

Tasks may include:
· Assisting in the preparation of landscape plans, specifications, and cost estimates
· Preparing project renderings including perspectives, plans, and cross sections
· Attending project meetings with clients, design team, and/or consultants
· Conducting site visits and performing field analyses
· Preparing native plant palettes and schedules
· Conducting construction oversight
· Assisting marketing activities or preparing presentations

At least one year of undergraduate studies in a related field is required.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com .

Employment Type:  Temporary 
Job Type:  Full Time 
Travel Expectations: None 

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