About the role#
AECOM is seeking an Interior Design Intern to join our Buildings + Places team in Roanoke, Virginia. This full-time, paid internship is scheduled for Summer 2027. You will work on projects across healthcare, government, and workplace sectors, gaining hands-on experience with our integrated design process. This role involves collaborating with architects and engineers to deliver design packages from early concepts through documentation.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to concept narratives, mood boards, and material palettes.
- Assist with space planning, test fits, and programming diagrams.
- Create 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 quality assurance checks.
- Compile finish palettes and samples, while coordinating with vendors and libraries.
- Attend design critiques, coordination meetings, and site visits.
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 are enrolled in their most recent term and plan to pursue a master's degree in a similar discipline.
- A portfolio demonstrating concept thinking, spatial organization, and technical craft is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
- Foundational skills in Revit or AutoCAD are preferred.
- Familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred.
- Knowledge of materials, finishes, sustainability, and wellness frameworks like LEED or WELL is preferred.
- Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, or V-Ray is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a team-first mindset.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Roanoke, Virginia.
- The role requires a hybrid work schedule with three days per week in the office.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
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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