Architecture Intern
About the role
Merrick & Company is seeking a college senior or graduate school student majoring in Architecture for a paid summer student internship for Summer 2027 for our Ellicott City (Baltimore), MD or Newport News, VA office. The summer internship program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students, designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience that allows students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company. The internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.
What You'll Do
The summer internship will provide the Architecture student with an opportunity to gain hands‑on technical experience within the field of industrial architecture. Industrial architecture combines technical problem solving, code interpretation, and life‑safety heavy architectural analysis with the excitement of designing facilities across multiple diverse industries. Throughout the internship, the student will be exposed to all aspects of building design and will have the chance to contribute to unique and engaging projects. This individual will work within a multi‑discipline design firm under the supervision of a licensed Architect. The position requires the ability to follow specific and detailed instructions related to architectural tasks, collaborate effectively with other designers, adhere to schedules, and work independently when needed. Strong written and oral communication skills, sound problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to producing high‑quality design work efficiently are essential. The ideal candidate is team‑oriented, self‑motivated, and focused on delivering thoughtful, well‑executed architectural solutions.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands‑on technical experience within industrial architecture
- Contribute to unique and engaging architectural projects across diverse industries
- Work within a multi‑discipline design firm under the supervision of a licensed Architect
- Follow specific and detailed instructions related to architectural tasks
- Collaborate effectively with other designers
- Adhere to project schedules and work independently when needed
- Produce high‑quality design work efficiently
Required Qualifications
- Graduation date after August 2027
- Senior pursuing an Architecture degree from an NAAB accredited program or current graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture
- Include a portfolio with application
- Basic knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
- U.S. Citizenship required for client projects
Desired Qualifications
- Basic skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and various other visualization software
- Knowledge in Adobe Suite and graphic experience
- Local candidates preferred
Benefits
- Professional Training and Skill Development
- Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
- Real work on Real client projects
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President"