The Mahan Rykiel Associates summer internship offers students pursuing a degree in landscape architecture a meaningful opportunity to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in a professional design environment. Interns are immersed in real-world projects and day-to-day studio life, working closely with office leaders and project teams through every phase of a project—from early concept design to construction and implementation.

As an intern, you’ll have the chance to attend client meetings, tour completed projects and visit active construction sites. Our goal is simple: to provide a real-world, real-office, real-time experience that supports your development as a future landscape architect.

Internship Details:

• Paid internship
• 8–10 weeks, with flexible start and end dates (May-August)
• 34 hours per week, Monday–Thursday (8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
• In-person positions available in our Baltimore and Philadelphia offices

About Mahan Rykiel:

Mahan Rykiel Associates is an internationally recognized, woman-owned landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm with a team of 35 professionals. We deliver thoughtful, high-quality design solutions across a wide range of project types and scales. Our diverse portfolio includes institutional and academic campuses, housing, hospitality, retail and mixed-use developments, parks, urban planning, resiliency, and transportation projects.

How to Apply

To apply, please email one (1) combined PDF file (maximum file size 5 MB) to MRA@mahanrykiel.com with “Internship Application” in the subject line. Your single PDF should include the following materials:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Portfolio or work samples
• References (contact information for three references; reference letters are not required)

Preference will be given to students in the final two years of their program. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Applications are being accepted through March 13.