At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Architectural Intern in the Chicago office (part time or full time)

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Participate in the development of design alternatives using a variety of media, including hand drawing, computer visualization, and physical models. Work in coordination with Senior Design Architects and our Principal Design Architect.
• Participate in the development of presentation documents.
• Participate in team meetings and design charrettes.
• Learn to prepare construction documents under the supervision of multi-discipline project team members including architects and engineers.
• Meet with product vendors to build and maintain the material library.

What your experience looks like

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Architectural Program.
• 0-1 years’ experience is anticipated.
• Must have portfolio documenting a penchant for design excellence.
• Must have demonstrated ability for hand sketching, as well as ability to use computer software for design.
• Should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD & Revit is ideal but not required.
• Working knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, 3D Studio, Rhino, V-Ray, and other imaging and rendering software is helpful.
• Should be proficient with building physical models of conceptual designs as well as final building models.

The hourly rate for this role is $20 to $25 hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.