About the role#
DLR Group is hiring a high school intern for our Houston studio. This internship is part of a partnership with Cy-Fair ISD and the ACE Mentorship Program. You will join our integrated design team to work on projects ranging from commercial to educational and municipal buildings. We want to help you define your design voice while you learn the technical aspects of building design.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with team members on the integrated design process for various projects.
- Learn to use design tools including Revit, Enscape, and proprietary firm software.
- Build presentation materials using SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Help with project pursuits and business development tasks.
- Attend project and site meetings to practice communication and coordination.
- Gain insight into construction documentation and building processes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in Cy-Fair ISD.
- Active participation in the ACE Mentorship Program.
- Experience with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to provide a current portfolio in PDF format.
- Familiarity with SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, or Mural is a plus.
- Strong visual and verbal communication skills.
- Any previous internship or commercial design experience is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: This is a paid, full-time position.
About DLR Group
DLR Group is an integrated design firm founded in 1966. It provides architecture, engineering, planning, and building optimization services for public and private sector clients. The firm operates 30 offices globally and maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It is 100 percent employee-owned.
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