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. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

Location: San Francisco studio. This is a non‑remote position.

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.

• 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
• Previous internship/commercial design experience
• Experience with Mural (visual collaboration software)
• TO BE CONSIDERED, A CURRENT PORTFOLIO, PREFERABLY IN PDF FORMAT, IS REQUIRED

Hourly rate: $22 - $26 USD.

Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.