Architectural Student Intern - Summer 2026

EwingCole•Irvine, CA

7d•$20 - $28

About The Position

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking a full-time Architectural Student Intern to join our Irvine office in Summer 2026. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop a diversity of architectural expertise including planning, design, construction technology, documentation, and construction administration. As part of the Architecture Discipline, the Architectural Intern assists in developing functional requirements and project-design criteria for a wide variety of project, client types, and design problems. The Architectural Intern also helps develop preliminary and detailed-design concepts, produces contract documents and develops knowledge of the technical and building code requirements of the profession. This position works independently on routine assignments and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems from senior level staff. This position works on planning, design and coordination for projects under the supervision of senior level staff. Assist the Project Architect, Project Designer and/or Project Manager in communicating and articulating the design concepts to the client. Assist the project team with graphic and technical support on projects. Work towards professional registration and career growth. Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentations material. Schematic Design and Design Development Assist the Project Designer and Project Architect in creating buildings which serve the client’s needs and responds to their desired image, program and aesthetic. Develop 3D renderings for in-house review and client meetings. Attend design presentations to the client as much as possible. Attend the projects’ design review presentation. Attend project coordination meetings. Work with senior technical staff to develop construction documents, including BIM model manager for preparation of construction documents in Revit. Work with the Project Architect and the Project Designer, prepare details that articulate or reinforce the project. Work with the Engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases. Help carry the design concepts through CA by providing support on an as needed basis to the CA team. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements

Please submit a PDF of your portfolio to be considered
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Architecture program
Architectural Experience Program (AXP); eligibility for or in process of attaining professional registration
0 to 3 years’ experience
Demonstrated proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
Demonstrated superior graphic design and building design and conceptualization skills
Experience hand drawing and sketching
Strong communication skills
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Prior summer internships or prior entry level experience
Currently enrolled in a Master of Architecture program

Responsibilities

Assist in developing functional requirements and project-design criteria for a wide variety of project, client types, and design problems.
Helps develop preliminary and detailed-design concepts
Produces contract documents
Develops knowledge of the technical and building code requirements of the profession
Works independently on routine assignments and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems from senior level staff.
Works on planning, design and coordination for projects under the supervision of senior level staff.
Assist the Project Architect, Project Designer and/or Project Manager in communicating and articulating the design concepts to the client.
Assist the project team with graphic and technical support on projects.
Work towards professional registration and career growth.
Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentations material.
Schematic Design and Design Development Assist the Project Designer and Project Architect in creating buildings which serve the client’s needs and responds to their desired image, program and aesthetic.
Develop 3D renderings for in-house review and client meetings.
Attend design presentations to the client as much as possible.
Attend the projects’ design review presentation.
Attend project coordination meetings.
Work with senior technical staff to develop construction documents, including BIM model manager for preparation of construction documents in Revit.
Work with the Project Architect and the Project Designer, prepare details that articulate or reinforce the project.
Work with the Engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
Help carry the design concepts through CA by providing support on an as needed basis to the CA team.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.