Lighting Student Intern

HGA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HGA is offering a paid Summer 2027 Lighting Engineering Internship in Minneapolis, MN or Milwaukee, WI. The 12-week program runs roughly June 1 to mid-August 2027, with opportunities to start earlier depending on school schedules.

You will gain hands-on exposure to lighting design projects, calculations, and design documentation, while supporting healthcare, education, and commercial facilities. Qualified students are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Architectural Engineering (lighting

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (lighting emphasis), Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Experience with lighting analysis or visualization software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lighting design projects across healthcare, commercial, education, and cultural facilities.
• Contribute to technical analysis, calculations, and design documentation.

Skills

Lighting design interest

Daylighting concepts

Teamwork

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architectural Engineering / Architecture / Interior Design

Tools

Revit

AGi32

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview:

Summer 2027 - Lighting Engineering Internship Opportunity at HGA!

Locations: Minneapolis, MN or Milwaukee, WI

Begin to build your future at HGA!We have an excellent opportunity for a college or graduate school student for a paid summer internship in summer of 2027. The summer internship is typically 12 weeks in length beginning on or before June 1, 2027, through mid-August (depending on your schedule).

HGA is a full-service planning and design firm of over 1,000 professionals offering planning, engineering, architecture and interior design services in 12 offices.Our nationally recognized team of integrated experts partner closely with clients through a collaborative and transparent process, delivering successful project outcomes across Healthcare, Education, Science + Technology, Arts, Community + Living, Workplace, and Government markets.

At HGA, we are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy and to carbon reductions in our structures through our participation in the SE2050 challenge. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly, and social activities are integrated into our office culture. As HGA continues to learn how we can enhance an equitable culture, we’ve reaffirmed how important it is to have a safe environment, one where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day. We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

Application deadline: October 23, 2026Interviews conducted: October – November 2026Offers extended: By December 2026Summer internship dates: June 1, 2027 – Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

What you'll do:

As a Lighting Engineering Intern, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of engineering experiences, including:

• Gain exposure to a wide range of lighting design projects and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
  • technical analysis;
  • calculations;
  • design documentation; and
  • thoughtful design solutions that support and elevate the overall project vision.
• Contribute to projects across diverse markets, including healthcare, commercial, education, and cultural facilities.

What you'll bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering (with an emphasis in lighting systems), Architecture, Interior Design, or a related discipline from an accredited program.
• Demonstrated interest in architectural lighting design, daylighting, visual environments, and the integration of lighting within the built environment.
• Currently entering or completing your junior year or higher in an undergraduate program, or currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Knowledge of Revit is required.
• Experience with AGi32 (AGI), Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and other lighting analysis or visualization software is preferred.
• Familiarity with lighting calculations, photometric analyses, rendering software, and design documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn and contribute in a collaborative design environment.
• Passion for design excellence and an interest in working on healthcare, commercial, education, science & technology, and cultural projects.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour - $25/hour (Mid-West).

We are excited to learn more about you and look forward to receiving your application!

Thank you and we can't wait to hear from you!