Design Intern at AECOM Seattle, WA

Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Seattle, WA is seeking a Design Intern to develop professional knowledge and apply standard techniques in design across projects.

You will perform assignments under supervision, follow instructions from senior staff, meet schedules, and contribute to producing quality work while learning industry practices.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or interior design with at least one year of study; two years of study preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or interior design with at least one year completed.
• Recent graduates planning to continue to a master’s degree are eligible; must have been enrolled in the most recent term with interest in pursuing an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments to develop professional work knowledge and abilities.
• Conduct entry‑level work following instructions from senior staff.
• Meet required schedules while producing quality work.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Team‑oriented

Prioritize & multitask

Deadline awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or interior design (in progress or completed)

Recent graduate planning master's program

Tools

MS Office

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

InDesign

Job description

Design Intern – Seattle, WA

Job start date: May 2026.

Description

Design Intern at AECOM, responsible for assignments that develop professional knowledge and apply standard techniques in design.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of assignments to develop professional work knowledge and abilities.
• Conduct entry‑level work following instructions from senior staff.
• Meet required schedules while producing quality work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or interior design and have completed at least one year of study.
• Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree who plan to continue to a master’s degree are eligible; must have been enrolled in the most recent school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of study in architecture or design.
• Demonstrated creativity, passion, and interest in planning and design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑oriented and meets deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and InDesign preferred.

Additional Information

• Relocation not offered.
• Sponsorship not available now or in the future.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build sustainable solutions across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AECOM is an equal opportunity employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.