Architecture Internship

Barge Design Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

In-person work

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Summer Design Internship in Nashville or Knoxville, TN. This paid, in-person opportunity targets college students pursuing architectural studies and offers hands-on experience under seasoned mentors.

You will assist designers, contribute to project deliverables, and learn industry best practices while gaining exposure to real client projects during Summer 2026. This 40-hour/week role supports your academic and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Preference will be given to students not requiring sponsorship.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Support designers in completing project deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members on new ideas/innovations.
• Research industry trends.
• Contribute to client presentations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

GPA 3.0+

18+ years old

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you a hard-working and dedicated college student who is looking to gain valuable work experience in the field of design? Do you want to gain experience while learning from great mentors and leaders in your field? Barge Design Solutions is looking for someone like you to intern with us next summer

Career Area: Architecture

Location: Nashville, TN or Knoxville, TN

Number of positions available: 2

Schedule: Summer 2026

You will be involved in the following types of projects:

• Construction, expansions and renovations serving healthcare, industrial, parks and recreation, and projects that support water services
• Wayfinding for facilities

You Will Make An Impact By

• Supporting designers in completing project deliverables
• Collaborating with team members on new ideas/innovations
• Researching industry trends
• Contributing to client presentations

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Preference will be given to students that do not require sponsorship
• Current GPA of 3.0 or higher
• You must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Details

• This is a paid internship working fulltime hours (40) per week.
• This is an in-person work opportunity.
• Intern/co-op students are not eligible for company benefits.
• Housing assistance is not provided.

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 400-people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked No. 171 on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s 2021 Top 500 Design Firms list, is No. 177 on Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company’s Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled