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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM is seeking a creative Interior Design Intern to be based in our Roanoke, VA office.\nThis position is expected to begin around May 2027.\nInternships at AECOM offer students in undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in interior design projects that make a real-world impact. Interns work with cutting-edge technology, learn industry best practices, and collaborate with experienced professionals in a globally recognized firm. The program fosters both technical and professional skill development while providing networking opportunities that can enhance future career prospects. Additionally, AECOM’s dedication to innovation and sustainability enables interns to contribute to meaningful projects that help shape communities and the built environment.\nPosition Overview\nWe seek a motivated Interior Design Summer Intern to join AECOM’s Buildings + Places team, supporting concept development, space planning, interior architecture, FF&E, and visualization across workplace, healthcare, and government projects.\nYou will collaborate with designers, architects, and engineers to deliver high-quality design packages from early concept through documentation while gaining exposure to our integrated design process and design standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nContribute to concept narratives, mood boards, and material palettes.\nAssist with space planning, test fits, and programming diagrams.\nProduce drawings and 3D models (schematic through DD) under direction.\nSupport FF&E research, specifications, and schedules.\nPrepare presentation graphics, renderings, and decks for client reviews.\nParticipate in redlines, documentation coordination, and QA checks.\nHelp compile finish palettes and samples; coordinate with vendors and libraries.\nAttend design critiques, coordination meetings, and site visits as appropriate.\nWhat You’ll Gain\nHands-on exposure to integrated design delivery within a global, multidisciplinary firm.\nMentorship, design critiques, and portfolio development.\nExperience preparing client-quality graphics and coordinated design packages.\nInsight into project lifecycles, QA/QC, and digital design workflows.\n Minimum Requirements:\nCandidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the Master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship. \nDue to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nFoundational skills in Revit and/or AutoCAD; familiarity with Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).\nStrong design communication: hand sketching, visual storytelling, and layout.\nPortfolio demonstrating concept thinking, spatial organization, and technical craft.\nExperience with visualization (Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, V-Ray) and diagramming.\nKnowledge of materials, finishes, sustainability, and wellness frameworks (e.g., LEED/WELL) and evidence-based design.\nDetail orientation with ability to incorporate feedback and iterate quickly.\nTeam-first mindset, curiosity, and comfort working in a fast-paced studio environment.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage with other team members and reps.\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite.\n Relocation assistance is not available for this position.\nSponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.\nThis position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work three days a week in the Roanoke, VA office.\nAs part of the application process, please submit a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience and examples of completed work. \nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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