Careers in Architecture

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in architecture? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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If buildings grab your interest and you ponder over the specifics of their design, you might be prime material for the field of architecture.

One of the clearest job paths in architecture is that of an architect, who designs buildings–both inside and out–for others to build or renovate. An architect has to keep many things in mind while designing a building such as sustainability, accessibility, and the surrounding buildings.

But the road to becoming an architect is a long one. Potential architects must complete a bachelor’s degree in architecture followed by a fifth year of study (or a master’s degree in architecture), then complete a training period before passing a licensing exam.

When you do pass the licensing exam (which varies from state to state), you can practice architecture. Here are a few places you might work:

Preservation society
Design firm
Urban planning
Real estate firm

Since architecture is both an art and a science, courses in art and the sciences are useful, particularly in drawing, photography, computer science, and physics. An understanding of spatial relationships will only help you in developing your skills. Sharpen your computer skills as well, as computer-aided drawing programs are used on a day to day basis.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Architecture

Houzz - Houzz is a Palo Alto, CA based company that offers “a collaborative platform for home remodeling and design."

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Job Title	Location
Kitchen & Bath Sales Designer	Rockville, MD
Need social media marketing	Nashville, TN
Social Media, Copywriting, Blogging Specialist	Staten Island, NY
Office Coordinator	Irvine, CA
Community Manager	Palo Alto, CA

See all 43 job postings

American Conservatory Theater - American Conservatory Theater is a San Francisco based non-profit that aims to "renew, and reinvent the rich theatrical traditions that are our collective legacy."

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Job Title	Location
Arts Manager	Los Angeles, CA
President & CEO	New Brunswick, NJ
Wigmaster	San Francisco, CA
Drama/Theater Arts Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool	Oceanside, CA
Public Relations Intern	San Francisco, CA

See all 4 job postings

Hanley Wood - Washington, DC based Hanley Wood is “the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the residential and commercial design and construction industries.”

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Job Title	Location
Field Researcher - Northern Virginia	Chantilly, VA
Analyst - Published Research	Irvine, CA
Account Supervisor	Minneapolis, MN
Content Producer	Washington, DC
Field Researcher	Auburn, WA

See all 23 job postings

Chicago Architecture Foundation - Chicago Architecture Foundation is a non-profit organization that is “devoted to celebrating and promoting Chicago as a center of architectural innovation.”

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Job Title	Location
Summer Intern	Chicago, IL
Digital Learning Intern	Chicago, IL
SFDC Application Architect - 20574	Chicago, IL
Membership Intern	Chicago, IL
Regulatory Specialist	Chicago, IL

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Vedere - Vedere is a New York, NY based company that offers “an online design community and global marketplace unlike any other.”

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No current job openings.

Design Within Reach - Design Within Reach is a Stamford, CT based furniture retailer that makes authentic modern design accessible with stores across the country.

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Job Title	Location
Lead Technical Consultant	Chicago, IL
Sr.Continuous Delivery Engineer (DevOps)	Santa Clara, CA
IT Specialist II - Art Director	Norman, OK
Project Engineer	Oviedo, FL
Web Designer / Developer	Tulsa, OK

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General Growth Properties - GGP is a Chicago, IL based real estate trust that owns and operates shopping centers all across the United States.

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Job Title	Location
Senior Physicist- Radiation Oncology- full-time	Gettysburg, PA
Regional Director of Field Sales & Marketing	Minneapolis, MN
Marketing Manager	Watertown, MA
Contact Center Supervisor	Baton Rouge, LA
College Director	Pittsburgh, PA

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Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - If you're excited by the intersection of transportation and international development, then consider a career with ITDP.

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Job Title	Location
Program Assistant	Los Angeles, CA
Freight Conductor	Framingham, MA
Account Manager (Entry Level)	Pittsburgh, PA
Research Analyst	Danville, VA
Residential Counselor	West Boylston, MA

See all 397 job postings

Chicago History Museum - If you find that Chicago history speaks to you, then you’ll want to take a look at the Chicago History Museum’s Jobs page.

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Job Title	Location
Sr. User Researchers	San Jose, CA
Engagement Manager	Evanston, IL
Andrew W. Mellon Academic Curator	Chicago, IL
Collection and Exhibition Manager	Chicago, IL
Andrew W. Mellon Academic Curator	Chicago, IL

See all 66 job postings

Perkins+Will - I’m not much of an architectural critic, but Perkins+Will's projects look great and so do their entry level jobs for recent college grads.

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Job Title	Location
Receptionist	Washington, DC
Receptionist	Washington, DC
Design App Intern	Chicago, IL
Sr. Specification Writer	Ontario, CA
Administrative Assistant	Washington, DC

See all 28 job postings

Sapphos Environmental - Sapphos Environmental is a Pasadena, CA based environmental consulting company that specializes in planning, resource management, and environmental compliance.

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No current job openings.

Populous - Populous' work goes well beyond architecture and design, so I’d imagine that they offer all kinds of jobs; however, right now the options are pretty limited.

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Job Title	Location
Operating Room in Syracuse New York	Oldsmar, FL
Hospital Medicine: Full-Time - Boca Raton Regional Hospital	Boca Raton, FL
Operating Room Operating Room Technician	New York, NY
Cardiovascular Operating Room in Bangor Maine	Bangor, ME
Children and Families Program Program Intern	San Francisco, CA

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Rockwell Group - Rockwell Group doesn’t list jobs, but they do say “if you are passionate, creative, smart, hardworking, and looking for your next challenge,” you should apply.

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Job Title	Location
Architectural Designer	New York, NY
Strategy Intern	New York, NY
Pr Labor Relations Specialist	Cedar Rapids, IA
Equipment Maintenance Tech	Wilson, NC
Business Unit Leader - Electrical	Franklin Park, IL

See all 349 job postings

National Building Museum - If you have a passion for buildings, then a job with National Building Museum will lay the perfect foundation for your career.

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Job Title	Location
Systems Engineer	Seattle, WA
Lead Software Developer in Test (SDET)	Seattle, WA
Bilingual Financial Counselor & Community Outreach- Denver	Denver, CO
Curatorial Associate, Vertebrate Paleontology	Cambridge, MA
Software Engineer- Dev Ops	Seattle, WA

See all 307 job postings

Public Architecture - Public Architecture a very cool non-profit, and certainly one that an architecturally minded new grad might want to work for.

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Job Title	Location
Mobile Architect	King of Prussia, PA
UX Architect	New York, NY
Cloud Technical Writer	Chelmsford, MA
Security SIEM Architect	New York, NY
Cyber Risk Security Architect	Washington, DC

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National Park Service - If you love Memorial Day as much as I do, then a job with the National Park Service might be something worth thinking about.

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Job Title	Location
Staff Nurse Stf Res Opt 2 Med Surg and Rehabilitation areas only	Raleigh, NC
Clinical Manager Merrionette Park IL	Merrionette Park, IL
Medical Technologist, Half-Time	Ilwaco, WA
Software Engineering Manager	New York, NY
Psychiatric Nurse - (Psych RN)	Modesto, CA

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Starwood - Starwood gets hospitality. They also get entry level recruiting. They make it dead simple for college students and new grads to find jobs with them.

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Job Title	Location
Management Trainee Resort Cleaning - Kitchens and Public Areas	Miami, FL
VP of IT - Information Technology, Information Architecture, IT	New York, NY
Welcome Desk Agent - 59189363en	Atlanta, GA
Front Desk Agent - 59108340en	Atlanta, GA
Laundry Attendant	Belmont, CA

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Department of Veterans Affairs - Finding jobs with the Federal Government can be tough, but we’ll guide you through the process of finding opportunities with the Department of Veterans\' Affairs

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Job Title	Location
Quality Dossier Program Associate Director/Director	Lake County, IL
Clinical Pharmacist	Dublin, OH
Manager, CMC Submissions	Lake County, IL
Senior Medical Director, Product Safety Team Lead (Immunology)	Lake County, IL
Director, Regulatory Affairs - Regulatory Policy & Intelligence	Lake County, IL

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Rumsey Engineers - Rumsey is hiring new engineering graduates for jobs such as Energy Modeler, Energy Analyst, HVAC Design Engineer, and Plumbing Engineer.

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Job Title	Location
Power Systems Project Manager	Cherry Hill, NJ
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIRECTOR	Columbia, MD

See all 2 job postings

National Trust for Historic Preservation - The National Trust for Historic Preservation, an organization that saves America's historic places, is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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Job Title	Location
Sales/Catering Intern	Chapel Hill, NC
Post Acute Care Hospitalist (Full-Time)	Morristown, NJ
Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028 13	Gallup, NM
Chief Marketing Officer	Washington, DC
Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist	Atlanta, GA

See all 31 job postings

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects - Franzen Architects is looking to hire an Intern Architect (intern has a different meaning in architecture) who is driven to become a licensed architect.

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No current job openings.

WET Design - WET Design is the industry leader in creating water-based environments and experiences, and they are looking for top performers to join their team.

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Job Title	Location
SEO/SEM Marketing Specialist	Woburn, MA
Fire Sprinkler Designer	Austin, TX
Experienced Ultrasound Technical Support Engineer	Danvers, MA
Lab Technologist R&D	Little Chute, WI
Sr. R&D Product Developer - Food Segment	Mentor, OH

See all 1,418 job postings

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