Design Intern Fall 2026

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

HDR in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Design Intern for Fall 2026. This role offers real-world experience on exciting projects, connecting with professionals and recent graduates. Responsibilities vary from participating in design processes to collaborating with production staff on technical details.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, paying attention to detail, and possessing strong problem-solving and communication skills. A commitment to an employee-owned culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry.

Responsibilities

• Offer real-world experience on exciting projects.
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders.
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of professionals.
• Participate in the architectural design process and develop graphics.
• Collaborate with production staff for technical details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA

Tools

Software packages related to field of study

Job description

Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Responsibilities

• Offer real‑world experience on exciting projects
• Connect with recent college graduates and our company leaders through mentoring and young professionals programs
• Perform assignments under the direct supervision of an Architect, Project Manager, or other professionals
• Participate in the architectural design process, and develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics used to communicate concepts to client or for agency approval
• Follow through on design development drawings and models, and collaborate with production staff for technical details and completion of construction drawings
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail
• Must possess strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must