Architecture, Engineering & Construction Engineering Internship/Co-Op (Summer 2027 or 6-Month)

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

BW Design Group offers summer internships and 6-month co-ops. Applicants should apply once and will be considered for the option that best aligns with their academic schedule.

Opportunities may be available in the following areas:

• Construction

• Architecture

• Electrical Engineering

• Structural Engineering

Locations: Atlanta, GA; Concord, NH; Fort Worth, TX; and St. Louis, MO

Who You’ll Work With
At Design Group, you’ll collaborate with experienced architects, engineers, project managers, construction professionals, and technical specialists to solve complex challenges for some of the world’s leading companies. You’ll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop your technical expertise, and contribute to meaningful client projects.

What You’ll Do
As an AEC Intern or Co-op, you’ll support architecture, engineering, and construction projects for industrial and manufacturing clients. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary project teams and gain practical experience throughout the design and project delivery process. Your specific responsibilities will vary based on your area of study, interests, and assigned projects.

• Assist with the development of drawings, layouts, specifications, calculations, models, and other project deliverables.

• Support architectural, structural, electrical, or construction-related project activities.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, project managers, construction professionals, clients, and vendors.

• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, coordination discussions, and site visits.

• Help research and evaluate equipment, materials, codes, standards, and technical requirements.

• Support project documentation, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and construction administration activities.

• Assist with field observations, equipment installation, start-up, commissioning, and project closeout, as applicable.

• Use industry software and tools to support design, documentation, modeling, and project coordination.

• Develop an understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery within industrial and manufacturing environments.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field.

• Available for either a summer internship or a six-month co-op assignment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and an interest in learning relevant design, modeling, or project management software.

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, client locations, company meetings, or training as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to architecture, engineering, construction, design, or project delivery.

• Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, BIM, or other relevant industry software.

• Interest in industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other technically complex facilities.

Compensation
The approximate pay range for this position is $23–$30 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including academic level, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and the geographic location of the position.

 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Design Group