Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson’s Landscape Architecture team delivers a boutique creative design experience to our clients and our people, backed by the expertise and resources of our whole company. As a student intern, you will learn and collaborate with team members to help with projects from the initial vision to implementation. You will learn to assist in all phases of the design process including concept generation, 3D visualization, design development and construction documentation. You will utilize illustrative graphics, Sketchup, CAD, and other relevant software programs, in preparation of master plans and design documentation.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with othersHaving ownership in the work you doUsing your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

Strong communication skillsAbility to contribute and work well on a teamPursuing a Bachelor's or Master degree in Landscape ArchitectureAbility to work out of our Kansas City studio during the spring 2025 semesterExcellent design and graphic skillsExperience with sketching, rendering, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, and CADPrior construction documentation experience would be a plus

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

Olsson offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide valuable learning experiences for our interns. As a student intern, you’ll also receive: 

Paid holidays and volunteer time offMentorship from our experienced staffOpportunities to develop your technical and soft skills through hands-on experience

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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