Summer 2027 Internship - Architectural Engineering

General Matter is seeking an Architectural Engineering Intern to join our Buildings team in Los Angeles. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and project teams delivering large-scale industrial and nuclear infrastructure projects, including our flagship uranium enrichment facility.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting integrated building systems design, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction planning for complex facilities. This role is ideal for a student or graduate who enjoys the intersection of structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines within the AEC industry.

• →Support facility structural and mechanical design work for large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
• →Assist with the preparation of integrated structural and mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• →Collaborate closely with architectural, civil, electrical, and construction teams to ensure holistic building performance.
• →Help coordinate complex structural and mechanical layouts within the building envelope to optimize space and functionality.
• →Participate in engineering design reviews and project coordination meetings to track progress and resolve technical interface issues.
• →Support high-fidelity BIM modeling using Revit to integrate multidisciplinary designs.
• →Assist engineering teams with constructability reviews and design updates to streamline the transition from theory to field.
• →Help address field design questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) during the construction phase when applicable.

• Current enrollment (Junior or Senior standing) or recent completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering.
• Strong interest in industrial infrastructure, energy, or large-scale, high-complexity construction projects.
• Proficiency in Revit is required; experience with AutoCAD or other BIM/rendering tools is a plus.
• A multidisciplinary mindset with a foundational understanding of how structural and mechanical systems interact within a facility.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills tailored for a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Interest and/or experience in visual programming (Dynamo, Grasshopper) or coding (Python) to support workflow automation.

• Internship or academic project experience related to industrial building design or heavy construction.
• Exposure to facility planning for infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or power-intensive sites.
• Interest in nuclear energy, sustainable industrial design, or critical infrastructure resilience.
• Familiarity with building codes and standards relevant to large-scale facility design.

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary. 

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.