2026 Internship

McHale & McHale Landscape Design • Upper Marlboro, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grow Your Career with McHale Landscape Design Looking for an internship where you can do more than observe? At McHale Landscape Design, our interns gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to real projects. Whether your interests are in landscape architecture and design, horticulture, or landscape maintenance, our internship program is designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in the classroom while developing practical skills for your future career. Founded in 1981, McHale Landscape Design is a family-owned, full-service residential landscape design-build company serving clients throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Our integrated approach brings landscape architecture, construction, horticulture, and maintenance together to create and care for exceptional 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: No Education Listed