Architectural Intern

Job Description

About Stantec Buildings

Stantec Buildings is dedicated to becoming the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our team of architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists share a profound passion for the transformative power of design. We are committed to an innovative and collaborative approach to projects, driven by a shared belief that sustainable design for the built environment can create a better world for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Internship Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Houston, Texas buildings practice. We provide comprehensive Buildings Engineering, Architecture, and Interior Design services, with a long-standing history and deep commitment to the education sector. Our practice is highly regarded for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors, emphasizing timeless, intelligent, and sustainable designs. This is an environment where great ideas flourish, and rewarding careers are built.

You will thrive in our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, where collaboration is paramount among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers. Together, we create innovative and integrated solutions for a diverse range of clients.

Internship Program Details:

• Program Dates: May 2026 through August 2026
• Location: Houston, Texas (Buildings Practice)
• Collaboration: Interns will collaborate across our interdisciplinary, North American Buildings practice.

Who We Are Seeking:

We are seeking passionate interns with excellent design, modeling, organizational, and communication skills. These skills are essential for effective interaction within a multidisciplinary team of architectural, engineering, and interior design professionals. Successful interns will possess the creativity, curiosity, motivation, and technical skills necessary to create conceptual models and advance design ideas collaboratively with a team.

Our Summer Internship Program Includes:

Designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the industry, leaders, and valuable work experience in support of licensure hours:

• Internship Program Kick-off Day
• Project site visits
• Cross-office Internship Project
• Educational lunch & learns/seminars
• Participation in design presentations and dialogues

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the multi-disciplinary team in developing designs, schematic sketches/diagrams, and documentation drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of design presentations.
• Utilize BIM software as a primary tool for design drawings.
• Facilitate and ensure the quality of project deliverables.
• Follow production guidelines and project standards as outlined in the department drafting standards manual.
• Provide CAD drafting and design assistance for a wide variety of projects, from the report stage through design and construction administration.
• Assist in the resolution of technical issues on construction sites.
• Effectively contribute to team efforts within the project team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A strong passion for design and our profession.
• Revit experience is preferred.
• Experience with design software (Sketch-up, Photoshop, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred.
• Ability to hand sketch and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others.
• Ability to actively participate and collaborate in a project team setting.
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought processes.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs, and other similar material.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas effectively (verbally and in writing).

Important: Please include a portfolio with your submission.

Education and Experience

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in support of an Architectural license is required.
• Completion of your junior year is preferred.

Please Note: We are specifically looking for someone who is currently pursuing an Architectural degree from an accredited school. If you have already graduated, please explore other full-time positions on our website that may be more suitable for your qualifications.

Work Environment

Typical office environment involving computer work and remaining sedentary for extended periods. Field work may include exposure to various elements, including inclement weather conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee, and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Join Stantec

Stantec is where the best and brightest come together to build on each other’s talents, engage in exciting work, and make a tangible impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Transparency & Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles at Stantec are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to: Medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• Employees are eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and are eligible for paid sick leave (in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to: 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave (in accordance with state and local law).

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions, as benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Administrative Details

• Primary Location: United States | TX | Plano (Note: Internship opportunity is based in Houston, TX.)
• Organization: BC-2140 Buildings-US Texas Architecture
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Justification: New Position
• Travel: No
• Schedule: Full time
• Job Posting: 03/02/2026 11:02:28
• Req ID: 1004104

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment, prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.