Urban Design & Planning Internships

Urban Design & Planning Internship - AustinLake Flato is seeking an Urban Design & Planning Intern to help with our growing urban design and planning sector helping to design districts, neighborhoods, corridors, and communities all over the country. We appreciate the dose of fresh enthusiasm and skill set that student interns bring to Lake Flato. These paid positions range from a minimum of six months to a maximum of a year and are open to architecture, urban design, planning, and landscape architecture students and recent school graduates. We are looking for self-starting individuals who share our attitudes about creating compelling work in a collaborative environment. Our work seeks to balance the art and science of architecture and urban design. Applicants should show experience and interest in all aspects of the design process and look forward to being part of an enthusiastic team. The goal of our internship program is to integrate students as much as possible into our urban design and planning practice. Preferred Qualifications:• Currently in or recently completed a Master's degree in Urban Design• Currently in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture• Background or experience in planning / urban design / architectureRequired Qualifications:• Ability and interest to shift between urban design/planning and architectural scale for design and documentation• 2D CAD drafting and 3D modeling experience with SketchUp• Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills • Digital graphic skills, including familiarity with software such as Adobe Creative Suite • Ability to sketch and draw by hand • Interest in sustainable design and the craft of construction and contextual design • Highly motivated and able to work both self-directed and in interdisciplinary teams in a fast paced and energetic environment• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary design team on multiple aspects of urban design and planning• Interest in sustainable design at the building, district, and city scale• Highly motivated and able to work both self-directed and in interdisciplinary teams in a fast paced and energetic environmentApplication: To be considered for a student internship position, please submit the following to internship@lakeflato.com: • Format email with subject line 'Urban Design & Planning Intern Application'• Digital Portfolio (10MB max)• Resume & Cover Letter• Your availability dates for interning (minimum 6-month commitment) When applying, please include responses to the following questions in your email: • How did you hear about Lake Flato?• Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.?• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?• Can you perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, with or without a reasonable accommodation?• What date are you available to start working? Please visit our website at www.lakeflato.com for more information on our firm, our culture and our people. Upon receipt, we will review and contact you should your qualifications meet our staffing needs. No phone calls, please. www.lakeflato.com