Summer Intern

Larson Design Group; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Flexible work environment

Paid training for licensures

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

Job summary

Larson Design Group invites driven students to join as an Intern, gaining exposure to our planning and design workflows. You will work with experienced team members on departmental and project initiatives, contributing to real-world projects that shape communities and infrastructure while developing technical and professional skills.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors pursuing a related Bachelor's degree, with an interest in planning, design, and mapping.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• No prior work experience required; internships in A/E preferred.
• Proficiency with common design and drafting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and presenting planning reports, documents, and project materials.
• Drafts technical documents, reports, and presentations to support project needs.
• Collects and interprets data to prepare reports, drawings, and maps.
• Participates in field evaluations, surveys, and site assessments as needed.
• Organizes project documentation including drawings and specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Photoshop

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Intern will gain practical experience and exposure to LDG’s business operations and professional services. Working closely with experienced team members, the Intern will assist in the development and execution of departmental and project-based initiatives. This hands-on role provides an opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that impact communities and infrastructure while building valuable technical, analytical, and professional skills

Key Responsibilities

• Applies written and graphic communication skills to assist in the preparation and presentation of planning reports, documents, and project materials.
• Drafts technical documents, reports, and presentations to support ongoing project needs.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets both quantitative and qualitative data to assist in preparing reports, drawings, and maps.
• Participates in field evaluations, surveys, and site assessments as needed.
• Organizes and maintains project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and supporting materials.
• Conducts research to understand project requirements, standards, and applicable codes.
• Collaborates with team members on site visits, data analysis, and the development of design recommendations and solutions.
• Manages assigned tasks effectively to ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and within project scope.
• Demonstrates a foundational understanding of building design principles and general code requirements.
• Exhibits strong analytical and creative thinking skills to contribute to problem-solving and design discussions.
• Shows initiative of structure conditions.

Education and Experience

• Education: Junior or senior year student working towards their Bachelor’s Degree in specific department (Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field of study).
• Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch‑Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affir​mative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.