Professional Student

Job Details

Level
:
Entry

Job Location
:
Bentonville - Bentonville, AR 72712

Professional Student - Summer Internships (for Summer of 2026)
HFA is looking for students seeking internships in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Human Resources, and IT/Information Systems.

Internship program information

• 8-week program outside of normal Professional Student position
• Internship participants will be responsible for team responsibilities in addition to internship program responsibilities.
• Internship program will consist of a design project and presentation, mock interviews, and other professional development opportunities. More details to come...

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The student will use 2D and 3D software to assist the Design Team in the development of designs and drafting construction documents in support of clients' building program. All under the direct supervision of HFA full-time staff designers, Team Leads and Client Leads.
• Student should utilize education and experience to independently tackle challenges as they arise on projects with the support of Design Team lead.
• Student shall gain experience evaluating client requirements, building code, and zoning regulations to develop design recommendations.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Produce accurate construction documents detailing the clients vision and goals
• Document and analyze existing building conditions to produce as‑built documents and reports
• Conduct building code analysis and research regulatory requirements to determine design constraints
• Develop design options and alternates
• Coordinate building components and systems with other disciplines to develop construction documents based on the clients requirements
• Student shall perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to immediate supervisor
• Special projects
• Local project site-visits
• Professional development with various administrative teams

Resume and application reviews will begin in early 2024

HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people‑centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well‑being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.

Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Qualifications:

• Management Requirements:
  None Required
• Education Requirements:
  
  Within 18 months of of college graduation. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or business related fields.
• Licensure Requirement:
  None Required