2026 Student Intern - Architecture ACE

HGA

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Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Santa Monica, California

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Smart Summary

Interns will work closely with the Arts, Community, and Education (ACE) team on specific projects. Responsibilities may include creating presentation graphics and construction documents.

This internship is for students accepted into a MArch program with at least one year of design studio completed OR enrolled in a BArch program having completed at least 3 years of design studio. Required skills include Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and 3-D software knowledge. Previous internship or leadership experience is also expected.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Illustrator

In-Design

Photoshop

3-D Software

Rhinoceros

Sketch Up

3ds Max

Job Description

Overview:

We have excellent summer opportunities for students who wish to gain hands-on experience in an architectural/engineering/interior design environment. Paid summer internships will be 10 - 12 weeks beginning on or before June 1, 2026 (some flexibility is available).

Application deadline: February 20, 2026Interviews conducted: March 2026Offers extended: By March 31, 2026Summer internship dates: June 1, 2026 – Mid-August (With flexibility to start earlier depending on your school schedule)

In this role you will:

Responsibilities will include working closely with our Arts, Community, and Education (ACE) team members on specific Arts, Community, and Education (ACE) projects with the potential to be involved in a wide range of project-related work including presentation graphics and construction documents.

You will need to have:

  • Accepted into a MArch program and have completed at least 1 year of design studio OR enrolled in a BArch program and have completed at least 3 years of design studio
  • Previous internship or leadership experience
  • Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe suite (Illustrator, In-design, Photoshop) and 3-D software (Rhinoceros, Sketch up, 3ds Max)

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Hourly Rate: $24/hour.

Additional Information:

To Apply:

  • Submit a resume in PDF format indicating degree program, anticipated degree completion date, and GPA.
  • Attach a work sample of not more than 6 pages and 10 MB. If you are including group projects in your portfolio, please indicate your role on the project.

HGA

HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions. We believe that great design requires a sense of curiosity—forming deep insight into our clients, their contexts, and the human condition. We are a collective of 1,000 architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, researchers, and strategists. Our practice spans multiple markets, including science and technology, corporate, cultural, education, local and federal government, and healthcare. HGA’s work has received numerous awards throughout our history—from our own industries, as well as those of our clients. Equally as meaningful to us is the shared impact we create with our clients through purposeful design that speaks to the human experience. #HGA #HGADesign

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