Landscape Architecture Intern - Summer 2026

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: 

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.


• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.


• In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:

• Semester students: May 18th to July 24th   


• Quarter students:  June 15th to August 21st

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Sound Transit Architecture and Art Group collaboratively oversees the design development and construction of public transit stations and maintenance facilities. Working with consulting landscape architects, architects, and engineering groups, the Architecture Group coordinates agency needs into building and landscape designs. The group touches all facets of Sound Transit’s facilities throughout the Puget Sound region – Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The Landscape Architecture Intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that focuses on passenger experience through station and station area design. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with the Principal Landscape Architect with a focus on information and data collection and confirmation, as well as learning about the overall process of landscape design and construction within Sound Transit.  


• The internship will involve field work such as construction site visits as well as office work.


• The internship will entail researching designs for existing and new landscape elements to extract information and data which will inform future standards and assist in operational needs. 

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Assist with the review of consultant work and conformance to ST Standards. 


• Collaborate on a group project for post-occupancy evaluation of selected transit facilities to inform future agency work.


• Assist with field work over the Project’s duration. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, related field or relevant two-year certificate. 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience with landscape elements and design features.


• Preferred knowledge of reading construction drawings, although this can be taught on the job as well.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment. 
  Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.


• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to draft succinct business correspondence.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Working knowledge of database principles and software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.


• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery when visiting job sites during construction and when working in the field.


• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.