Architectural Design Intern | Summer 2026
DLR Group
Architectural Design Intern | Summer 2026
DLR Group's studio has an opening for an Architectural Design summer intern. We have multiple positions and locations available; please refer to all openings posted and apply to the locations that are most suitable to your living situation during the course of your internship. This is not a remote position.
Each person who works at DLR Group has a design voice, and we can't wait to help you define and amplify yours. Whether it's through a design charrette, a client meeting, an internal project review, or working through a building detail, you'll learn the nuts and bolts of putting together a building, while being part of something larger than yourself. You will gain experience on projects large and small, in various phases of construction. We also hope to give you experiences outside of the typical internship in your discipline – from helping on a business development or marketing pursuit, planning an event for your office, or sharing your ideas on what the future of design services looks like.
As a DLR Group Summer Intern, you will be an important part of our integrated design team and will help produce designs for commercial, educational, and municipal buildings of all sizes and complexities. Our Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time opportunity running from May 19 through August 7, 2026. We expect interns to participate throughout the duration of the program. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow, learn and contribute your design voice to our brand promise of Elevating the Human Experience.
Collaborate with other design team members in the integrated design process for various projects
Develop proficiency in primary design tools such as Revit, Enscape, and proprietary DLR Group design tools and methods
Create presentation materials using SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite to support design efforts
Support project pursuits and contribute to business development opportunities
Engage in project and site meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination
Explore and gain a deeper understanding of construction documentation and processes
Enrolled in a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree program (NAAB-accredited university strongly preferred)
Completed 3 years of design education prior to the start of the internship
Experience with Revit
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship
Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, or other design software
Excellent visual, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
Previous internship/commercial design experience
Experience with Mural (visual collaboration software)
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO, PREFERABLY IN PDF FORMAT*
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position, including temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including OPT and CPT), TN, J, H-1B, or those who need employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Our comprehensive benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested hourly rate for this position is:
$18 - $25 USD