NOMA HBCU Professional Development Career Fair (Fall 2025)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Young professionals program

Job summary

A leading design company in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Design Intern to participate in exciting architectural projects. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating on design processes and developing presentation graphics. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and contribute to innovative designs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program.
• 2 years towards degree with a 3.0+ GPA is preferred.
• Experience with software packages related to architecture is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Offer real‑world experience on exciting projects.
• Participate in the architectural design process.
• Collaborate with professionals on design development.
• Participate in client communications and project team meetings.
• Contribute to construction documents and modeling workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

Currently enrolled in an architecture program

Tools

BIM software

3D visualization software

BIM software

Job description

NOMA HBCU Professional Development Career Fair (Fall 2025) - (188372)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

In the role of Design Intern, we'll count on you to:

• 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, collaborate with production staff for technical details and completion of construction drawings

Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an architecture program.
• 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
• Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry
• Experience with 3D visualization and physical modeling technologies preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software required.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jan 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.