Architectural Summer Intern

About Mason & Hanger, A Day & Zimmermann Company

At Mason & Hanger, you could call us a pioneer in the production of next generation, high-performance facilities! We provide architectural and engineering (A/E) services specializing in the worldwide design of secure, mission-driven facilities. Our staff is dedicated to finding innovative ways to create dynamic spaces. Think that’s cool? We’ve worked on thousands of projects in over 165 countries as a trusted partner of the U.S. federal government for more than two centuries.

We’re building a more secure world. ® Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

We’re looking for an Architectural Summer Intern to join our Mason & Hanger team for Summer 2026. This position is specifically aimed at students enrolled in an accredited architecture undergrad/graduate program and with little or no professional experience. The Architectural Summer Intern will be primarily focused on learning production tools and developing their ability to successfully execute project tasks. The Architectural Summer Intern works in a studio/team environment directly under supervision of more senior staff within department.

• Creating and editing drawings (CAD / BIM).
• Perform other duties supporting senior architecture staff, as assigned.
• Assist with presentations, models, renderings, and proposals.
• Complying with data protection principles while handling personal, protected and / or Covered Defense Information on behalf of Day & Zimmermann. Data Handlers should be trained to follow documented policies, standard operating procedures and secure practices associated with protecting trusted employee and customer data.

• Developing proficiency with drawing production software regularly used in department (AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation, AECOsim).
• Learning software, processes, and document preparation requirements.
• Developing knowledge of regularly used standards within department.
• Developing understanding of design and construction process.
• Must build trusted relationships with department through maintaining ownership for assigned work and delivering efficient and high quality results.
• Expected to be a proactive learner, responsible to seek out support when needed, identify expectations, check own work output against quality expectations, and pursue opportunities to grow technical capabilities.
• Maintains professional humility and respect in partnership with all team members in pursuit of overall project success. Is expected to know their own technical limitations and proactively seek out support where needed.
• Ability to take direction and guidance from more senior staff within department.
• Data privacy, information security and policy compliance.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Architecture program or technical/trade school.
• Due to the nature of the work and applicable federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of drug and background screening process.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.).
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction).
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion).
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers).
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure).
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving…