Fall 2026/Spring 2027 - Workplace Planning & Design Intern - 90411585 - Philadelphia

About the role

This internship supports the Amtrak Workplace Planning & Design team in delivering design and construction services for projects across Amtrak’s national building portfolio. You will help review, update, and maintain interior design standards, contribute to in-house AutoCAD documentation for smaller projects, and collaborate with management, project managers, architects, engineers, designers, and constructors. The role offers hands-on exposure to space and occupancy planning, furniture installations, move management, employee workplace experience initiatives, and other special projects, working alongside experienced professionals to learn real estate space planning transactions, site audits, CAFM updates, and project management from concept through closeout.

Responsibilities

• Support space and occupancy planning, design and construction, furniture installations, and move management.
• Assist with employee workplace experience initiatives and special projects.
• Conduct site audits and update real estate space planning floor plans using the CAFM system.
• Perform AutoCAD drawing updates and coordinate furniture installations.
• Participate in project management tasks: defining requirements, estimating costs, managing schedules, practicing safety and quality control, reviewing submittals/RFIs and change orders, maintaining public relations, and other interior architectural design and construction management duties.
• Take projects from conceptual programming through substantial completion and final closeout.
• Conduct periodic on-site walk-throughs to support workplace planning initiatives.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution.
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study (junior status minimum).
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Facilities Management, or Engineering.
• Interest in workplace strategy, planning, design, capital planning, and construction/project management.

Skills

• Solid understanding of design and construction processes for new builds and renovations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for design development and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication with leadership, project managers, and internal/external design and construction partners.
• Ability to interpret existing conditions and data, collaborate with project teams, align stakeholders, and report on project status including milestones, bottlenecks, and risks.

Pay

The hourly range is $18.00 – $35.00, based on factors including school year and program of study. Paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges and one PTO day per academic year.

Schedule

Relocation is not offered. Travel requirements up to 25%.