Summer 2027 Internship - Architectural Engineering

About the Role

General Matter is seeking an Architectural Engineering Intern to join our Buildings team in Los Angeles. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and project teams delivering large-scale industrial and nuclear infrastructure projects, including our flagship uranium enrichment facility.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting integrated building systems design, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction planning for complex facilities. This role is ideal for a student or graduate who enjoys the intersection of structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines within the AEC industry.

What You'll Do

• Support facility structural and mechanical design work for large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
• Assist with the preparation of integrated structural and mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with architectural, civil, electrical, and construction teams to ensure holistic building performance.
• Help coordinate complex structural and mechanical layouts within the building envelope to optimize space and functionality.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and project coordination meetings to track progress and resolve technical interface issues.
• Support high-fidelity BIM modeling using Revit to integrate multidisciplinary designs.
• Assist engineering teams with constructability reviews and design updates to streamline the transition from theory to field.
• Help address field design questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) during the construction phase when applicable.

What You'll Bring

• Current enrollment (Junior or Senior standing) or recent completion of a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering.
• Strong interest in industrial infrastructure, energy, or large-scale, high-complexity construction projects.
• Proficiency in Revit is required; experience with AutoCAD or other BIM/rendering tools is a plus.
• A multidisciplinary mindset with a foundational understanding of how structural and mechanical systems interact within a facility.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills tailored for a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Interest and/or experience in visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python) to support workflow automation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience related to industrial building design or heavy construction.
• Exposure to facility planning for infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or power-intensive sites.
• Interest in nuclear energy, sustainable industrial design, or critical infrastructure resilience.
• Familiarity with building codes and standards relevant to large-scale facility design.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• The hourly pay range for this internship is $28-$40 per hour, depending on the candidate's current standing in school (i.e. sophomore, senior).
• Interns will receive a monthly housing stipend and are eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated hourly range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.