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Architectural Intern (Summer 2026)

Stantec and Careers
Washington, DC Intern
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

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

As part of our Washington, DC studio located at 1615 M Street, you will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you will contribute to real project work and develop practical skills through hands‑on involvement. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will support active project tasks, participate in design and coordination activities, and contribute to the development of high‑quality deliverables. This internship is designed to strengthen your technical abilities, broaden your understanding of professional practice, and help you build confidence as you prepare for the next steps in your academic and career journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support project teams in developing design documents including sketches, diagrams, plans, sections, and elevations.
  • Assist with 3D modeling using programs such as Revit and Rhino
  • Conduct research on materials, precedents, sustainability strategies, and concept development.
  • Participate in site visits, client meetings, and interdisciplinary coordination sessions.
  • Contribute to project presentations and visual communication packages.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Architecture (junior or senior year).
  • Strong design communication skills—hand sketching and digital visualization.
  • Experience with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Submission Requirements

  • Resume
  • Portfolio

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

  • $21.01 - $30.89 Hourly

Primary Location: United States | DC | Washington

Organization: BC-2348 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Washington A&ID

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 10/02/2026 05:02:12

Req ID: 1004212

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Salary : $21 - $31

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