Summer 2027 Internship - Architectural Engineering

General Matter•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is seeking an Architectural Engineering Intern to join our Buildings team in Los Angeles. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and project teams delivering large-scale industrial and nuclear infrastructure projects, including our flagship uranium enrichment facility. You will gain hands-on experience supporting integrated building systems design, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction planning for complex facilities. This role is ideal for a student or graduate who enjoys the intersection of structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines within the AEC industry.

Requirements

Current enrollment (Junior or Senior standing) or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering.
Strong interest in industrial infrastructure, energy, or large-scale, high-complexity construction projects.
Proficiency in Revit is required.
A multidisciplinary mindset with a foundational understanding of how structural and mechanical systems interact within a facility.
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills tailored for a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD or other BIM/rendering tools is a plus.
Interest and/or experience in visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python) to support workflow automation.
Internship or academic project experience related to industrial building design or heavy construction.
Exposure to facility planning for infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or power-intensive sites.
Interest in nuclear energy, sustainable industrial design, or critical infrastructure resilience.
Familiarity with building codes and standards relevant to large-scale facility design.

Responsibilities

Support facility structural and mechanical design work for large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
Assist with the preparation of integrated structural and mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
Collaborate closely with architectural, civil, electrical, and construction teams to ensure holistic building performance.
Help coordinate complex structural and mechanical layouts within the building envelope to optimize space and functionality.
Participate in engineering design reviews and project coordination meetings to track progress and resolve technical interface issues.
Support high-fidelity BIM modeling using Revit to integrate multidisciplinary designs.
Assist engineering teams with constructability reviews and design updates to streamline the transition from theory to field.
Help address field design questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) during the construction phase when applicable.