Architecture Intern - Community and Culture - Summer 2026

Kickstart Your Career with an Internship at CPL

Are you a student eager to turn classroom learning into real-world impact? At CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering firm, we believe in empowering the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators. Our internship program is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to projects that shape communities.

Summer Cycle Dates

May 17th - August 6th

Spring Co-op - If interested

January 11th - May 11th or August 6th

Why Intern with Us?

• Real Projects, Real Impact – Work on meaningful assignments that go beyond “busy work.”

• Mentorship & Learning – Learn from industry experts who are invested in your growth.

• Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values creativity, curiosity, and fresh perspectives.

• Career Pathways – Explore your future in architecture, engineering, planning, design, or project management.

Who We’re Looking For We welcome students from all backgrounds of study—Architecture, Engineering (MEP and Civil), Interior Design, and related fields—who are:

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.

• Excited to bring their ideas to the table.

• Ready to embrace teamwork and new challenges.

What You'll do

• Create, update, and maintain AutoCAD and Revit architectural models
• Participate in conceptual design activities under the supervision of a Project Manager
• Attend, participate in design team charrettes, preparing meeting minutes for distribution
• Participate in product research, evaluation, and selection
• Coordinate detailing across disciplinary teams to ensure compatibility between all building systems and material selections
• Assist in the development of project specifications
• Prepare architectural documents for agency approval throughout the bidding and construction administration process
• Perform shop drawings and submittal reviews
• Attend construction meetings, maintaining a photographic record of work progress and preparing field reports for distribution
• Assist the marketing department in obtaining professional, on-site project photos
• Copy and print drawings as requested

About our Community and Culture Practice

Our Community & Culture Practice is driven by a commitment to design excellence and a shared desire to make a real difference. Every project we undertake is a chance to enhance lives, promote inclusivity and build a legacy that stands the test of time.

Connecting People and Place

We see the built environment as a canvas for expressing a community’s unique identity. Working closely with local leaders and private organizations, we aim to reimagine that canvas, designing places that not only evolve with residents’ needs but also reflect and strengthen their culture and character.

Investing in Our Shared Future

As partners in progress, we become entwined in the planning and consultancy process, delivering forward-thinking, sustainable solutions that respond to market demands. With a personal stake in every design decision, our continuous goal is to transform client investments into value-adding spaces that will inspire and support generations to come.

Shaping Private-Sector Spaces

Our expertise also extends to corporate and workplace projects that prioritize

results-oriented design. Partnering with businesses and nonprofits, we create facilities that streamline and support operations, culture, economic value, and environmental responsibility, all while enriching the social fabric.

What We Offer

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week - not applicable to interns

• Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

Additional Benefits Available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

How to Get Involved

We’re now collecting registrations of interest for upcoming internship opportunities. If you want to grow your skills, build your network, and make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to register your interest and be among the first to hear about our internship openings.

Be part of something bigger. Start your journey with CPL today.

LEARN MORE

CPL is proud to be not only an equal opportunity employer, but a diverse and motivating place to work. Visit our website (that’s cplteam.com [http://www.cplteam.com/]) to see what we’re all about.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $19.00 OR $21.00 Hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.