Architectural Design Intern — Real Projects, Hybrid

sevansolutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Designer Intern for Spring and Summer 2027, full-time at 40 hours per week, on-site in Downers Grove, IL.

The role offers practical experience across construction documents, design solutions, and coordination with consultants and vendors. The ideal candidate is pursuing a 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent, with strong communication, organization, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the project team.
• 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 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

Prioritization

Proactiveness

Attention to detail

Ambiguity tolerance

Organization & time management

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

CAD practice

Job description

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Architectural Designer Intern for Spring and Summer 2027, full-time at 40 hours per week, on-site in Downers Grove, IL.

The role offers practical experience across construction documents, design solutions, and coordination with consultants and vendors. The ideal candidate is pursuing a 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent, with strong communication, organization, and a proactive attitude.