Architecture Internship - Summer 2027

SSOE Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SSOE Group in Columbus, OH seeks an Architectural Design Intern to join our onsite studio and contribute to the design of state-of-the-art buildings for leading clients. You’ll collaborate with senior architects, apply Revit, and participate in drafting and rendering tasks.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and the path from intern to full-time designer within a worldwide firm. This is an onsite role with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a NAAB-accredited architecture degree (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Strong 3D rendering skills with Enscape, V-Ray, SketchUp, or 3ds Max.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Eager to learn and passionate about design.
• Demonstrated leadership in school or community.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication.

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

Verbal/written/graphic skills

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

NAAB-accredited architecture program (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Revit

Enscape

V-ray

SketchUp

3ds Max

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

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 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—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