Architectural Design Intern - Hybrid (Downers Grove)

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevan Multi‑Site Solutions is seeking an Architectural Designer Intern for Spring and Summer 2027. This full‑time, 40 hours per week role is on-site in Downers Grove, IL and part of our Architecture & Design department, offering real‑world construction project experience while applying coursework from construction management, engineering, and architecture.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with the project team, be eager to learn, and willing to contribute to all phases of a

Qualifications

• In progress: 4‑year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication with all project levels
• Ability to prioritize and handle diverse workload
• Willing to learn, proactive and ambitious to excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to tolerate ambiguity in a diverse workplace
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents
• Assist in providing technical and creative design solutions aligning with program intent
• Assist in resolving plan review comments from code officials
• Adhere to CAD standards and follow drafting protocol across projects
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulators to meet project objectives
• Ensure timely completion of assigned projects
• Self‑starter able to work independently on simple to moderately difficult projects
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Ambiguity tolerance

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

In progress: 4‑year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Sevan Multi‑Site Solutions is seeking an Architectural Designer Intern for Spring and Summer 2027. This full‑time, 40 hours per week role is on-site in Downers Grove, IL and part of our Architecture & Design department, offering real‑world construction project experience while applying coursework from construction management, engineering, and architecture.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with the project team, be eager to learn, and willing to contribute to all phases of a