Civil & Landscape Design Intern bei Thompson Thrift

Exciting Summer Internship Opportunity: Civil & Landscape Design

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Team: West & Midwest

Ready to dive into the world of civil design? Thompson Thrift is offering an exciting internship for Summer 2026 where you’ll work closely with our Civil & Landscape Design and Preconstruction teams. This role is perfect for students eager to gain hands-on experience and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of residential projects! 

As an intern, you’ll help oversee the site design for residential projects including vertical design, as well as amenity design. Your expertise will span civil engineering, landscape architecture, and more. 

Your Role:

• Ensure Excellence: Review construction documents for completeness, constructability, and adherence to our Residential Design Standards.
• Shape the Future: Collaborate with our vertical design team to create the overall vision and aesthetic of our properties.
• Innovate Amenities: Design and coordinate unique amenities like pools, sport courts, pavilions, and more.
• Streamline Processes: Assist in plan reviews, identify constructability issues, and provide cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing solutions.
• Guide Development: Maintain our Residential Design Guidelines Manual and ensure all project documentation is up to date and compliant.

What We’re Looking For:

• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Acrobat Professional; AutoCAD is a plus).
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or Civil Engineering.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans.
• Strong multitasking skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site when needed.

About the Program: 

Our full-time, 12-week internship program runs from May to August and is designed to offer you hands-on experience, meaningful connections, and significant growth opportunities:

• Executive Engagement:
  • Meet and Greet with our CEOs and Owners, John Thompson & Paul Thrift.
  • Intentional exposure to Executives, Business Unit Leaders, and Senior Leadership.
• Professional Development:
  • Peer Panel Discussions with recent college graduates to gain insights on transitioning to full-time roles.
  • Networking Opportunities with former interns who have successfully transitioned into full-time positions.
  • Mock Presentations to enhance your public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Final Presentation opportunity to showcase your work to fellow interns, executives, teams, and owners.
• Hands-On Experience:
  • Site Visit to a multifamily residential property to see projects in action.
  • Participation in the TT Intern Serve event, collaborating with a local partner to positively impact our community.
  • Cross-departmental meetings to understand the various facets of Thompson Thrift’s operations.

Why Thompson Thrift? Join a leading development and construction company known for its commitment to growth and excellence. Our internship offers a unique opportunity to build your portfolio by working on class A projects!

Career Fair Schedule:

• September 4th: Purdue Finance, Investment, Real Estate
• September 8th: Butler Lacy School of Business
• September 9th: Purdue Industrial Roundtable
• September 11th: Purdue Daniels School of Business
• September 12th: Indiana University Real Estate
• September 16th: Ball State Community Management
• September 17th: Ball State All Major
• September 17th: Indiana State All Major
• September 26th: Purdue Construction
• September 30th: Colorado State
• September 30th: DePauw
• October 8th: Indiana State Construction
• October 9th: Purdue CESAC