2027 Summer Intern - Architecture

Lever, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA's Architecture Internship Program invites undergraduates pursuing a BS Arch or graduate students pursuing an MArch to gain hands-on experience. You will join a multidisciplinary design team, contributing from schematic design through construction documentation on facilities projects nationwide.

Expect to work 40 hours per week in Downers Grove, IL, with occasional overtime in the summer of 2027. The role primarily operates from the office in Downers Grove, IL.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS Arch or an MArch degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing schematic designs for projects.
• Assist with specification preparation and edits.
• Prepare construction documentation for submission.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Education

BS Arch

MArch

Tools

Lumion

Sketchup

Adobe Suite

Job description

Are you an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in architecture or a graduate student pursuing a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree? Are you looking for a hands‑on learning experience where you can apply your classroom knowledge and contribute to real world projects? If so, then consider joining our team as an intern in 2027!

As a member of our team, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplined team of highly talented and innovative design and engineering professionals. From schematic design through construction, you will become engaged in the full life cycle of a variety of new or renovated facilities projects for Class I Railroads and Mass Transit organizations throughout the country.

As an Architecture Intern, you will assist with developing schematic designs, assisting with specification preparation and edits, and preparing construction documentation. Throughout your internship, you will utilize your AutoCAD and Revit skills, be exposed the ins and outs of what it takes to bring a project together, and what needs to be done throughout the lifecycle of the project from schematic design to construction. Since many of our projects are multi-disciplined, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural engineering professionals, which means you will develop a well‑rounded understanding of how each discipline supports and depends on one another to make a project successful.

The ideal candidate would be available to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime throughout the summer of 2027 from Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, August 13. This position would primarily work from our office in Downers Grove, IL.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Architecture (BSArch) or graduate student pursuing a Master of Architecture degree (MArch).
• Previous training or experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Previous internship experience with an Architecture firm.
• Knowledge of construction methods, plan reading, and preparation of construction documentation.
• Knowledge of Lumion, Sketchup, and/or Adobe Suite.

$20 - $24 an hour

Final rate of compensation will be dependent upon your anticipated graduation date.

TKDA Internship Program

TKDA's internship program is dedicated to the learning and networking experience for interns, with the hope that we can build a professional relationship that will last. We are committed to fostering a learning environment where you can apply your classroom knowledge in real ways. This program is a structured summer experience including formal software trainings, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, social events, learning seminars, and much more!

Pre-Employment Screening

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre‑employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.