2026 Internship

McHale & McHale Landscape Design, Inc. • Upper Marlboro, MD

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

McHale Landscape Design is offering an internship program for students interested in landscape architecture and design, horticulture, or landscape maintenance. This program provides hands-on experience working alongside professionals on real projects. McHale Landscape Design is a family-owned, full-service residential landscape design-build company founded in 1981, serving clients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. They integrate landscape architecture, construction, horticulture, and maintenance to create and care for outdoor environments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Junior year or above at the time of the internship
• In good academic standing
• Interest in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticulture, landscape management, or a related field
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively in both office and field environments, depending on the internship assignment

Nice To Haves

• Students applying for a Landscape Architecture or Design internship are encouraged to submit a portfolio or examples of relevant academic work.

Responsibilities

• Site visits, field measurements, and site analysis
• Landscape plans and design concepts
• CAD and other industry design tools
• Plant selection and landscape materials
• Collaboration with landscape architects, designers, and production teams
• Exposure to projects from initial design through installation
• Client-focused design and project coordination
• Plant identification and plant health
• Garden and landscape maintenance practices
• Turf care and landscape management
• Seasonal landscape operations
• Property assessments and quality standards
• Client service and communication
• Exposure to our nursery, production, and field operations

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An 8-week structured internship experience
• Direct mentorship from experienced landscape professionals
• Hands-on experience with real projects and clients
• Exposure to McHale’s integrated design-build-maintain process
• Opportunities to visit active jobsites and our private nursery
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Company events and team-building activities
• Housing assistance, when applicable
• Consideration for future internships or full-time career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree