Job Description:

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a paid Landscape Architect Intern to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio based in our Nashville office. This internship will focus on learning the ins and outs of Landscape Architecture within a multi-disciplinary firm with professional development at the forefront of our internal curriculum. Working in tandem with our surveyors and engineers allows for seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better product for both our clients and the users of the spaces we create.

This ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and has a passion for designing places that are authentic, innovative, and functional. The position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, retail, detailed urban spaces, mixed use spaces, civic centers

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of design concepts, schematic design, cost estimates, and code analysis and presentation as assigned

Develop design concepts by hand graphics and computer graphic programs, including SketchUp, Lumion, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite

Maintain project communications and information

Prepare designs previously originated or refine and develop sketches provided by others

Learn to read and understand construction drawings, digital mapping, and other related documentation

Additional related duties as needed

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.