Architecture Internship - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

SSOE is seeking an Architectural Design Intern for Summer 2027 in Toledo, Ohio. This onsite internship offers hands-on experience in a creative studio environment, participating in the design of state-of-the-art buildings for leading companies.

Candidates pursuing a NAAB‑accredited architecture degree, with Revit and 3D rendering skills, will collaborate on project drawings, details, and cost considerations, building a path toward professional licensure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing NAAB‑accredited architecture degree.
• Revit experience required.
• 3D rendering tools proficiency.
• Strong design and communication skills.
• Leadership demonstrated in school or community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine project design tasks under supervision.
• Develop construction documents and drawings.
• Support cost estimates and take-offs.
• Contribute to design development with teammates.

Skills

Leadership in school/community

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Graphic communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in NAAB architecture program

Tools

Revit

Enscape

V-ray

SketchUp

3ds Max

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Architecture Internship - Summer 2027

Job Locations

US-OH-Toledo

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 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 calculations, 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