Intern Architect - Summer 2026

What We're Looking For

HNTB’s Architecture practice designs spaces that connect and inspire people. With over 50 years of experience, our architects bring together design excellence, technical precision, and a deep understanding of how buildings shape meaningful experiences. We specialize in complex infrastructure projects across aviation, transit, and sports, creating environments that are functional, distinctive, and enduring. From stadiums to terminals to transit hubs, our work anchors communities and enhances how people move and gather. We balance visionary design with executional discipline, delivering solutions that reflect our clients’ goals and the needs of the people they serve.
HNTB is a design leader because we hire the best national talent and develop employees from within. Our culture is focused on creating outstanding architecture and interior design in a fun, collaborative atmosphere.
We are seeking talented summer interns for Summer 2026 as a part of our dynamic team focusing in Aviation, Sports, and Transit projects. Those interested in joining our team should be proactive and approach design challenges with a willingness to explore lots of ideas.
Relocation and housing are not provided for these positions.

What You'll Do:

• Performs elementary architectural assignments and works from designs of others.
• Compiles data, performs basic computations and prepares working drawings on projects of limited scope. Assists in compiling data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, business development, etc.
• Assists in conducting preliminary studies to obtain information as to space and design requirements, obtaining measurements and making sketches preliminary to the preparation of contract drawings.
• Researches, gathers, and records information for use in writing specifications.
• Performs basic analyses of design, planning and occupancy studies and limited design layouts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in post-secondary architectural or related program

Discover our projects here: https://www.hntb.com/expertise/architecture/

What You'll Bring:

• Collaborates on current architectural projects
• Assists with basic architectural documentation
• Makes recommendations to solve design problems
• Develops models and designs using applicable software

Project types include:

• Aviation Market
• Civic Design
• Corporate Office Design
• Sports Market
• Transportation Design

What We Prefer:

• Revit skills
• Previous internship experience
• 3 years of enrollment in post-secondary architectural program

Proficiency in software:

• Conceptual Modeling: exposure to Sketchup and/or Rhino, Grasshopper
• Documentation: Revit, AutoCAD a plus
• Rendering: exposure to Enscape, Twin Motion, Lumion and/or V-Ray
• Graphics: Adobe Suite

Possess good communication skills and display the following attributes:

• Positive and proactive
• Collaborative in approach to work
• Curious
• Accountable

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street)

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $21.45 - $32.17. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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