Summer Intern

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.   

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.     

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.    

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Intern will gain practical experience and exposure to LDG’s business operations and professional services. Working closely with experienced team members, the Intern will assist in the development and execution of departmental and project-based initiatives. This hands-on role provides an opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that impact communities and infrastructure while building valuable technical, analytical, and professional skills

Key Responsibilities

• Applies written and graphic communication skills to assist in the preparation and presentation of planning reports, documents, and project materials.
• Drafts technical documents, reports, and presentations to support ongoing project needs.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets both quantitative and qualitative data to assist in preparing reports, drawings, and maps.
• Participates in field evaluations, surveys, and site assessments as needed.
• Organizes and maintains project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and supporting materials.
• Conducts research to understand project requirements, standards, and applicable codes.
• Collaborates with team members on site visits, data analysis, and the development of design recommendations and solutions.
• Manages assigned tasks effectively to ensure work is completed accurately, on time, and within project scope.
• Demonstrates a foundational understanding of building design principles and general code requirements.
• Exhibits strong analytical and creative thinking skills to contribute to problem-solving and design discussions.
• Shows initiative of structure conditions.

Education and Experience

• Education: Junior or senior year student working towards their Bachelor’s Degree in specific department (Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field of study).
• Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field. 
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs   
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. 

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.