About the role#
AECOM is seeking an Interior Design Intern to join the Buildings + Places team in Roanoke, Virginia. This internship is a full-time, paid position scheduled for Summer 2027. You will work within a hybrid model, requiring three days per week in the office. This role provides hands-on experience in interior architecture, space planning, and project delivery across workplace, healthcare, and government sectors.
What you'll do#
- Support concept development, including the creation of narratives, mood boards, and material palettes.
- Assist with space planning, test fits, and programming diagrams.
- Produce drawings and 3D models from schematic design through design development.
- Support FF&E research, specifications, and schedules.
- Prepare presentation graphics, renderings, and decks for client reviews.
- Participate in redlines, documentation coordination, and QA checks.
- Help compile finish palettes and coordinate with vendors and libraries.
- Attend design critiques, coordination meetings, and site visits.
- Collaborate with designers, architects, and engineers to deliver design packages.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field with at least one year of study completed.
- Recent Bachelor's graduates are eligible if they were enrolled in the previous school term and plan to pursue a Master's degree in a similar discipline.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Preferred skills include Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Preferred experience with visualization tools like Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, or V-Ray.
- Knowledge of materials, finishes, wellness frameworks like WELL, and sustainability standards like LEED.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- A portfolio demonstrating concept thinking, spatial organization, and technical craft is required for your application.
Location & details#
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (three days per week in office).
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About AECOM
AECOM is a professional services firm that provides engineering, design, and construction management. The company serves clients in sectors including water, energy, transportation, and buildings. Based in Dallas, Texas, it operates as a public company with over 60,000 employees. It reported 16.1 billion dollars in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year.
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