Architectural Designer Internship

Architectural Designer Internship

CRB's nearly 1,400 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC firm, we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

Job Description

Launch your career with purpose at CRB. As an Architectural Designer Intern, you won't just observe, you'll contribute meaningfully to real-world projects that shape the future of life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our internship program is designed to immerse you in hands-on work, guided by industry-leading professionals who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of innovators. At CRB, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge design and construction practices, collaborate across disciplines, and bring fresh ideas to the table — all while building lasting relationships and experiencing our dynamic, people-first culture. This is more than an internship; it's your opportunity to grow, make an impact, and help deliver facilities that produce life-changing therapies and feed millions around the world.

How will I contribute?

As an Architectural Designer Intern, you will work under the direction of an assigned mentor to develop and implement project deliverables. As an Architectural Designer Intern, you will assist with 3D modeling and design, conducting field investigations, performing red-to-black markup/review tasks, and producing discipline deliverables such as floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, finish plans, interior and exterior elevations and sections, schedules, and installation details in conformance with CRB's VDC standards. Will work on a variety of architectural assignments, likely on more than one project simultaneously, and will be expected to work closely with architectural staff members to ensure assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.

Core Responsibilities

• Developing project documents (e.g., calculations, reports, construction drawings and specifications, etc.) for clients in coordination with regulatory bodies and industry standards.
• Assisting with development of conceptual designs and coordinating with the design team under direction of the project team lead.
• Coordinating with other disciplines and other internal and external team members (e.g., vendors, clients, and contractors).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Available to work full-time during the internship period (May–August 2026)
• Willingness to relocate or work in one of CRB's internship locations, which may include: Kansas City (MO), Raleigh (NC), Orange County (CA), Philadelphia (PA), St. Louis (MO), Boston (MA), San Diego (CA), Kalamazoo (MI), Denver (CO), and/or Rockville (MD)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Strong interest in the Food & Beverage or Life Sciences industries
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and with internal and external stakeholders (vendors, clients, contractors)
• Eagerness to learn about the AEC industry and apply academic knowledge to real-world design and engineering challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and 3D collaboration tools (Navisworks, BIM360 Suite, Assemble)
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards within the AEC industry
• Prior internship or co-op experience in Architecture or related field