Progressive Companies · 1 day ago
Summer 2026 Architectural Student Intern
Detroit, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerProgressive Companies is a firm dedicated to innovative design and sustainable practices. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Architectural Student Intern to assist in various aspects of the building design process while gaining hands-on experience in architecture, design, engineering, and construction.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Contribute to the project team to ensure they achieve project schedules and budgets
Manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring overall project progress according to the project scope and available resources
Provide documentation services for final architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details consistent with Progressive’s standards
Assist in the preparation of building models and detailed contract documents consistent with Progressive Companies’ standards
Provide design analysis consistent with Progressive Companies’ standards
Check for Code Compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any affect it may have on other disciplines
Collaborate with various disciplines throughout Progressive Companies. Regularly communicate with Project Designer(s), Project Architect(s) and/or Project Manager(s) to understand any modifications to project design, scope, schedule, and budget
Understand what the deliverable needs to be to meet your client’s project needs and what it takes to make projects successful
Use design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign, and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a NAAB-accredited architecture program required
Basic knowledge of the architectural design and documentation process
Basic knowledge of architectural building systems
Basic knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry
Willingness to learn and participate in the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes
Basic knowledge of applicable codes (and willingness to learn) along with ability to assist in conducting research for requirements that may need to be incorporated into technical documents
Knowledge of construction materials, methods, sustainability, universal design, and other trends in the design and construction industry
Attention to detail with an emphasis on quality work products and client service, demonstrated through your competencies
Ability to express a passion for building and maintaining client relationships and providing exceptional customer service in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including preparing and performing presentations
Strong design skills demonstrated in portfolio, as well as the ability to clearly articulate design solutions
Knowledge of SketchUp, Revit/AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign are required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required
Preferred
Experience in producing construction documents preferred
Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred
Benefits
Community outings
Wellness events
Service-learning projects
Lunch-and-learns
Award-winning wellness program
Hybrid work schedule
Summer hours
Profit-sharing
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Paid service-learning hours
Company
Progressive Companies
We are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways that deliver what clients need today and preparing them for what’s to come.
Founded in 1962
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase