Architectural Intern

Penn State University•Ferguson Township, PA

4d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant Planning, Design & Properties (PDP) Department is seeking architecture students as interns for Summer 2026. The primary mission of this group is to promote wise stewardship of the University’s physical assets and to provide responsive, high quality, and creative planning & design solutions, as well as project oversight, for both exterior and interior spaces, in support of the University’s mission. Core responsibilities include master planning, architectural design and oversight, interior space planning and programming, landscape architectural design and oversight, exterior and interior signage, and managing University real estate. Based on the applicants’ backgrounds and interests, the successful candidates will assist staff architects with a wide variety of tasks, some of which may include: Design conceptualization & development project design meetings & job conferences design and CADD drawing documentation & database management construction observation

Requirements

Excellent visual, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are important, along with experience using drafting,modeling, and graphics software.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters.
Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2026.
During the fall and spring semesters, interns may work up to 20 hours a week.
During the summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours a week.
Internship is located at University Park with compensation of $16 per hour for undergraduate and $17 per hour for graduate.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.