Architectural Design Intern | Summer

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet.

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 will learn the nuts and bolts (ha!) 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 and look for a candidate who can grow, learn, and contribute their 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 Sketch Up 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 Sketch Up, Enscape, Rhino, or other design software
• Excellent visual, verbal, and non‑verbal communication skills
• 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.

Suggested hourly rate: $18 – $25 USD – based on location, experience, and skills.

DLR Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. We are proud to be a 100% employee‑owned firm that values collaboration, integrity, and ownership in all our teams.

We follow a four‑day in‑office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.