Architectural Designer Intern - Summer 2026

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRealis is seeking an Architectural Designer Intern Summer 2026 to join our Denver, CO office.

ABOUT US

AtkinsRealis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, weve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projectsdriving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

Our Internship Program, Explore, is designed for college students pursuing a degree in a STEM field and provides opportunities to learn what its like to work in a professional environment and apply whats learned in class to the real-world challenges we face every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all phases from schematic to construction administration.
• Support on graphics for presentation and reports.
• ACAD and Revit support picking up redline markups on construction documents.
• Occasional site visit assessment of existing facility for new project development.
• Project related research for design and finish materials.
• Construction administration submittal reviews, project filing, organization support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE:
  • No experience is generally required if accepted into a Bachelor's or Masters degree program in a related technical field.
• EDUCATION:
  • Must have completed 60 hours towards a Bachelors degree in Architecture or be enrolled in a Masters program in Architecture from an accredited college/university by the start of the internship (Summer 2026).
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases
  • REVIT Modeling, Sketch Up, and Lumion experience (strongly preferred)
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
  • None

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRealis is growing fast in the U.S.and theres never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

Were committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, were tackling some of the worlds most complex challenges. And were looking for passionate, driven new professionals like you to help shape whats next.

Lets build the futuretogether.

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSREALIS:

At AtkinsRealis, our valuesSafety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

As an Intern, you will participate in Explore , our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:

Competitive salary Hands-on experience with industry leaders Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities

As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRealis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

Expected compensation range is between $19 - $25 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to start your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRealis Equal Opportunity Statement here .

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At AtkinsRealis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.