2025 Summer Intern - Architecture

Tkda - Bloomington, MN

Full-time - Intern

Hybrid - Bloomington, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Architecture Intern position at TKDA offers undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of architecture. Interns will work closely with a team of architects, interior designers, and landscape architects on various projects across educational, governmental, corporate, and industrial sectors. This role emphasizes the application of classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios, particularly in preparing construction documents and specifications, while also collaborating with engineering professionals to understand the multidisciplinary aspects of project development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing construction documents and specifications for various projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit skills in project development.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and landscape architects.
• Engage with civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering professionals to understand project interdependencies.
• Participate in formal software trainings and learning seminars during the internship.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSArch) or graduate student pursuing a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree.
• Previous training or experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree emphasis on Environmental Design.
• Previous internship experience with an Architecture firm.
• Knowledge of construction methods, plan reading, and preparation of construction documentation.
• Knowledge of Lumion, Sketchup, and/or Adobe Suite.

Benefits

• Structured summer internship program with formal software trainings.
• Networking opportunities and mentorship relationships.
• Social events and learning seminars.
• Potential housing assistance for out-of-state students.