Architectural Intern (Summer 2026)

Stantec • Cleveland, OH

20h

About The Position

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success. Your Opportunity Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Building Engineering, and Interior Design Services. This is a seasonal architectural intern role. You will work on tasks under the guidance of an Architect or Design Coordinator in the Commercial & Industrial, Healthcare, and/or Science and Technology sectors. As part of the internship, you will collaborate with interns and experts across the company through the Stantec Intern Project, which is a multi-discipline intern team design challenge and educational program. Within the local office, you will have the opportunity to engage with other young professionals through the Developing Professionals Group (DPG), expand your knowledge through various training sessions and construction site visits, and connect with colleagues through mentorship and various office social events. For those pursuing licensure, you will have the opportunity to gain NCARB AXP experience under the guidance of an AXP mentor.

Requirements

• Basic skills associated with the utilization of technology as a design tool.
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• Resume
• Design Portfolio - PDF format (5 MB max.) or link

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with digital modeling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, or Rhino is preferred.
• Experience with digital graphic tools such as Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, models, codes, building program, and other similar material.
• Support and assist project teams in the development a project’s design, documentation, and administration during all phases of the project.
• Assist in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, digital models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM to develop three-dimensional building models and utilize it as a tool in the production of construction documents.
• Participate in internal project reviews and critiques.
• Participate in project coordination and meetings with internal team members, external consultants, and/or clients.
• Assist with the implementation of sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assist in research of design concepts, benchmarks, materials, typologies, and precedents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees