About the role#
SOM is looking for a Sustainable Engineering Summer Intern to join our team in Chicago. This role is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside experts across our design disciplines to contribute to our projects and participate in various learning events.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to design projects.
- Participate in in-person and virtual learning opportunities.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student in an accredited bachelor or master program for architecture, engineering, environmental building design, or a related field.
- You must be returning to school in the fall of 2027.
- Strong design capabilities shown through a portfolio or work samples.
- Experience in sustainable design practice.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Rhino.
- Experience with visualization software.
- Experience in energy modeling, human comfort study, daylighting analysis, glare study, or water calculations.
- Familiarity with third-party sustainability certifications and simulation tools like E-Plus, DOE-2 (eQuest), or IES Virtual Environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Note: You must submit a portfolio or work samples to be considered.
About Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is an architecture and planning firm founded in 1936. The company operates as a partnership and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Its work spans architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning. The firm maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.
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