Interior Design Intern (Summer 2026)
Stantec Consulting International Ltd., Washington, DC, United States
Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.
As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands‑on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
Your Opportunity
As part of our Washington, DC studio, you will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you will contribute to real project work and develop practical skills through hands‑on involvement. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will support active project tasks, participate in design and coordination activities, and contribute to the development of high‑quality deliverables. This internship is designed to strengthen your technical abilities, broaden your understanding of professional practice, and help you build confidence as you prepare for the next steps in your academic and career journey.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in concept development, including renderings, material palettes, and design presentations.
Assist in preparing interior design documentation—plans, elevations, details, finish schedules.
Help evaluate FF&E selections and prepare specification packages.
Support site visits, field verification, and documentation.
Coordinate with consultants and project team members.
Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited Interior Design Bachelor’s or Master’s program (junior or senior year).
Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualization tools.
Strong graphic, digital, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively.
Submission Requirements
Resume
Portfolio
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range
$17.00 - $24.99 Hourly
Pay Transparency
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary
Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location
United States | DC | Washington
Organization
BC-2348 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Washington A&ID
Employee Status
Regular
Business Justification
New Position
Travel
No
Schedule
Full time
Job Posting
10/02/2026 05:02:41
Req ID
1004211
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands‑on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
Your Opportunity
As part of our Washington, DC studio, you will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you will contribute to real project work and develop practical skills through hands‑on involvement. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will support active project tasks, participate in design and coordination activities, and contribute to the development of high‑quality deliverables. This internship is designed to strengthen your technical abilities, broaden your understanding of professional practice, and help you build confidence as you prepare for the next steps in your academic and career journey.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in concept development, including renderings, material palettes, and design presentations.
Assist in preparing interior design documentation—plans, elevations, details, finish schedules.
Help evaluate FF&E selections and prepare specification packages.
Support site visits, field verification, and documentation.
Coordinate with consultants and project team members.
Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited Interior Design Bachelor’s or Master’s program (junior or senior year).
Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualization tools.
Strong graphic, digital, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively.
Submission Requirements
Resume
Portfolio
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range
$17.00 - $24.99 Hourly
Pay Transparency
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary
Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location
United States | DC | Washington
Organization
BC-2348 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Washington A&ID
Employee Status
Regular
Business Justification
New Position
Travel
No
Schedule
Full time
Job Posting
10/02/2026 05:02:41
Req ID
1004211
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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