Architecture or Engineering Undergraduate Intern - Summer 2026

We have an internship opening for an undergraduate student who is majoring in architecture or engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical). This internship is designed to provide valuable professional experience while contributing to impactful, real-world projects. Interns will work closely with architects and engineers on capital infrastructure projects within LLNL’s Project Management Office and the Operations & Business Principal Directorate.

You will:

• Work with a mentor (i.e., architecture or engineering discipline leads, etc.).
• Participate in work related to the business of the Project Management Office which may include facility design and engineering under close supervision.
• Perform tasks in the areas of design and engineering for the creation of construction documentation for site modification projects.
• Present a poster or seminar on the assignment.
• Prepare end-of-assignment technical report.
• Meet project milestones or deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
• Must be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a degree in architecture or engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical), with an emphasis on capital or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to apply basic principles of architecture or engineering to solve problems.
• Experience with Revit or AutoCAD
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with personal computers and associated word processing and spreadsheet software, e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn new software.
• Eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment using excellent interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of Architecture/Engineering industry and preparing construction documents
• Current GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• In third year or later of an undergraduate program.

Pay Range

$23.26 - $31.62 hourly

This position is under a step structure.  Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

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• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
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Security Clearance

None required.  However, this position involves U.S. Export Control; this work must be performed by a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual (e.g., refugee, asylee)).

If your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.  This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.  (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

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External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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