Sustainable Design Intern (Architecture & Engineering)

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) invites students planning careers in architecture, structural engineering, urban planning, graphic or interior design to join its Summer Internship Program in Washington, DC. Interns learn from experts across design disciplines and contribute to real projects, with a mix of in-person and virtual learning opportunities.

The program runs June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027. Eligibility requires returning to school in Fall 2027 and strong communication, initiative,

Qualifications

• Current student in an accredited bachelor’s program or master’s degree program in structural engineering or related field and returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Exhibits initiative, problem solving, and a high attention to precision and accuracy at a task specific level.
• Able to follow instructions on timelines of deliverables, seeks guidance when needed, escalates appropriately if required.
• Effectively communicates internally through timely and appropriate written, oral and visual means.
• Limited experience in structural analysis, drafting and design development.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, specifically Sheets. Basic knowledge of ETABS, Revit and Rhino/Grasshopper.

Skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to precision

Instruction following

Written/oral/visual communication

Teamwork

Return-to-school readiness

Education

Structural engineering student (Bachelors/Masters)

Tools

ETABS

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Google Sheets

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) invites students planning careers in architecture, structural engineering, urban planning, graphic or interior design to join its Summer Internship Program in Washington, DC. Interns learn from experts across design disciplines and contribute to real projects, with a mix of in-person and virtual learning opportunities.

The program runs June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027. Eligibility requires returning to school in Fall 2027 and strong communication, initiative,