Landscape Architecture Intern

Trilon Group•Asheville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Landscape Architecture Intern to join our team from Summer 2026 in Asheville. This is a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to start their career in active transportation. If you are looking for an innovative organization that is an industry leader in active transportation, want to work with talented and passionate professionals, apply with us today! About Alta Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions. Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home. Summary + Overview This is a temporary, full-time (30+ hours a week), entry-level, opportunity to jumpstart your career and gain hands-on experience in the Active Transportation world. With an internship at Alta, you’ll be exposed to a variety of projects, learn about consulting, and collaborate across disciplines and geographies with passionate engineers, landscape architects, urban planners, graphic designers, and civic data analysts. You’ll be able to have an impact on communities and how people get around. The internship program is more than just a job - we want you to focus on learning about our world, everything from proposals to project retrospectives. We aim to prepare you for your career in active transportation, even if it’s not at Alta; the world needs more passionate people making real-world changes, and we’re here to help you take that next step. When you join our program, you’ll: Be paired with a supervisor who will provide mentorship and hands-on training in your area of study. Attend Alta University sessions (in-house training sessions on service areas, project management, DE&I training, and business fundamentals) Meet with other interns regularly to discuss the program. Work on incubator projects - emerging work and products that Alta is working on behind the scenes. Help produce deliverables on some of Alta’s ongoing and most exciting projects. Position Priorities A general understanding of the field of landscape architecture, a passion for active transportation, and the ability to collaborate across discipline boundaries are required to successfully meet the requirements of this position. The essential priorities of this position are to: Gain functional knowledge and skills in landscape architecture and urban design that pertain to active transportation Learn about the world of consulting Contribute to the production of project deliverables. Participate in ongoing research and development efforts

Requirements

Students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s (junior year or above) or master’s program in landscape architecture or urban design, or similar related to Alta’s practices, OR recent graduates who have no career experience in the field
Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a can-do mindset
Ability to work in an environment of competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to learn new technical skills and problem solve
General understanding of MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, G-Suite

Responsibilities

Participating in field investigations, site analysis, or public outreach events
Contributing to a variety of project deliverables that may include: plant palettes and landscape design recommendations; aligning trails and other design elements to meet appropriate ADA requirements; assisting in the creation of photo-renderings, concept sketches, and construction drawings