Architectural Design Intern – Hybrid & Hands-On

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

Job summary

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Architecture & Design Intern to join the team in Downers Grove, IL this Spring and Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across construction projects, collaborating with architects, engineers, and project managers.

This hybrid, on-site internship offers real responsibilities, not coffee runs, with mentorship and opportunities to lead within a team. Prerequisites include pursuing a 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent,

Qualifications

• In progress: 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the project team including management, project management, clients, client’s organization, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize and handle diverse workload.
• Willing to dive in, proactively ask for new things you can help with, desire to learn and ambition to excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity and be able to work effectively within a diverse workplace.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a changing work environment.
• Proficient working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents.
• Assists in providing technical and creative design solutions that align with program intent.
• Assists in resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Adheres to CAD standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.
• Assists in coordinating with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Accountable for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently on simple to moderately difficult projects.
• Capable to prioritize and work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Architecture & Design Intern to join the team in Downers Grove, IL this Spring and Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across construction projects, collaborating with architects, engineers, and project managers.

This hybrid, on-site internship offers real responsibilities, not coffee runs, with mentorship and opportunities to lead within a team. Prerequisites include pursuing a 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent,