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Interior Design Spring Internship

CompanyMCKINLEY ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING INC
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist project teams with the production of design deliverables, including drawings, models, and presentations using AutoCAD and Revit. They will also coordinate with architectural and engineering teams, maintain the resource library, and support quality control activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
63
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1981, McKinley Architecture and Engineering is a multi-discipline full service Architecture & Engineering firm, offering comprehensive professional services in architecture, engineering, project management, interior design, LEED (energy efficient) design, sports and entertainment, historic preservation, learning environment and educational facilities planning, and construction contract administration. In its fourth decade of service, McKinley Architecture and Engineering has shown continued growth in both revenue and number of design personnel. Our corporation is now comprised of over 90 employees and is conveniently located in Wheeling, West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which are within 500 miles of one-half the population of the United States. We have a broad range of skill and experience for projects involving PK-12 education, higher education, governmental, health / medical, commercial, civic, industrial, religious, sports and recreation, and much more. We have designed schools, commercial/retail, warehouse, governmental and institutional buildings and have also completed historic preservation work. www.McKinleyDelivers.com www.Facebook.com/McKinleyDelivers Instagram: @mckinleydelivers Fort Henry Building 1324 Chapline Street - Suite 400 Wheeling, WV 26003 P: 304-233-0140 F: 304-233-4613 129 Summers Street - Suite 201 Charleston, WV 25301 P: 304-340-4267 202 Main Street, PO Box 3 Middlebourne, WV 26149 P: 304-830-5364 910 Sheraton Drive - Suite 200 Mars, PA 16046 P: 724-223-8250 Toll Free: 1 (866) 767-0140
About the Role

Description

Position Summary

The Interior Design Intern will use AutoCAD and Revit to produce drawings for a variety of projects, source materials, create presentations, and support Senior Interior Designers and design staff as needed. 


  

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, models, building program and other similar material.
  • Support and assist project teams during all phases of project design and development from schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration
  • Utilize various programs under the supervision of Project Managers, Architects and Interior Designers
  • Assist project teams with the production of deliverables.
  • Work with architectural and engineering design teams to coordinate project work, identify and communicate design discrepancies and make appropriate modifications. 
  • Participate in project coordination and meetings with internal team members, external consultants and/or clients
  • Help maintain the resource library, order finishes, and create digital finish boards and/or presentations.
  • Process sample orders and returns
  • Participate in internal project reviews and critiques
  • Assist with quality control activities for project.

This will be a spring internship, that will be anywhere from 15 - 20 hours per week.   The position will work out of both our downtown Pittsburgh location and the Mars, PA location.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

  • Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related program.
  • Interest in site development, infrastructure design, land development, and construction.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D preferred.
  • Experience with GIS, Sketchup, Revit, or visualization software a plus.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Interest in learning civil design standards, permitting processes, and project delivery practices.
Key Skills
AutocadRevitCivil 3dSketchUpGisVisualization softwareAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaborationDesign standardsPermitting processesProject delivery
Categories
Art & DesignEngineeringConstruction