Architecture Co-op/Intern (Part-Time) - Spring 2027

SSOE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

SSOE is seeking an Architectural Design Intern for Spring 2027, a part-time, on-site co-op in Toledo or Columbus, Ohio. Join our design studio to work on real projects with experienced mentors in a collaborative environment.

The role develops your skills in Revit, 3D rendering, and graphic presentation, with opportunities to advance toward licensure. Candidates are pursuing NAAB-accredited architectures degrees and share a passion for design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
• Revit experience required.
• 3D rendering skills (Enscape, V-ray, SketchUp, 3D Max, etc.).
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Eager to learn and passionate about design.
• Demonstrated leadership in school or community.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic skills.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine project design assignments, with growing responsibility, guided by a project engineer/architect or department manager.
• Works from both own designs and designs of others, compiles data, performs design computations, makes quantity take-offs, and assists in preparation of cost estimates.
• Drafts interpretation of own design into completed working drawings and applies design fundamentals.
• Develops project details, prepares selections, and adapts to alternatives.
• Maintains working knowledge of the discipline's codes and studies non‑routine code issues.
• Performs production of construction documents.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graphic skills

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture program

Tools

Revit

Enscape

V-ray

SketchUp

3D Max

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Architecture Co-op/Intern (Part-Time) - Spring 2027

Job Locations: Toledo, OH | Columbus, OH

Overview

SSOE is looking to hire an Architectural Design Intern who is enthusiastic about design and ready to join our creative studio environment with the opportunity to participate in the design of state‑of‑the‑art buildings for the world's leading companies. This is an onsite role requiring daily attendance at our Toledo, OH or Columbus, OH office. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

As an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, SSOE delivers unparalleled client value that advances the AEC industry. Over its 75‑year history, it has earned a reputation for providing quality project solutions to high‑tech and general manufacturing clients in the semiconductor, automotive, battery, chemical, and glass industries. SSOE also provides forward‑thinking design across sectors such as corporate workplace, education, and judicial‑with projects in 40 countries.

Student Co‑op / Internship Program

At SSOE, we're committed to fostering the next wave of talent through our year‑round Student Co‑op / Internship Program. In collaboration with esteemed ABET‑accredited universities in close proximity to our offices, we've created a thriving ecosystem where education meets opportunity. We offer scholarships, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive support for licensure and certification, and a community of nearly 40 co‑ops and interns at any given time. Our program is more than a steppingstone; it's a launchpad for careers, with many interns transitioning to full‑time roles within SSOE.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine project design assignments, with growing responsibility, guided by a project engineer/architect or department manager.
• Works from both own designs and designs of others, compiles data, performs design computations, makes quantity take‑offs, and assists in preparation of cost estimates.
• Drafts interpretation of own design into completed working drawings and applies design fundamentals.
• Develops project details, prepares selections, and adapts to alternatives.
• Maintains working knowledge of the discipline's codes and studies non‑routine code issues.
• Performs production of construction documents.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in a NAAB‑accredited architecture program
• Revit experience required
• 3D rendering skills (Enscape, V‑ray, SketchUp, 3D Max, etc.)
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Eager to learn and passionate about design
• Demonstrated leadership in school or community
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic skills
• Resourceful, self‑motivated, collaborative team player
• Salary Range: $20‑$23 per hour