Job Description

Locations: Ellicott City, Maryland; Newport News, Virginia

Req ID: 8466

Workplace Type: ['Office']

Salary Range: ['USD $23.00 - USD $28.00 /Hour']

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a college senior or graduate school student majoring in Architecture for a paid summer student internship for Summer 2027 for our Ellicott City (Baltimore), MD or Newport News, VA office.

Merrick’s summer internship program offers meaningful, hands-on experience for students. Designed as a shorter-term, exploratory experience, internships allow students to apply what they’re learning in school while gaining exposure to real projects, professional collaboration, and day-to-day life at an employee-owned company.

The summer internship has a commitment of approximately mid-May through mid-August 2027.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The summer internship will provide the Architecture student with an opportunity to gain hands‑on technical experience within the field of industrial architecture. Industrial architecture is a compelling career path, combining technical problem solving, code interpretation, and life‑safety heavy architectural analysis with the excitement of designing facilities across multiple diverse industries. Throughout the internship, the student will be exposed to all aspects of building design and will have the chance to contribute to unique and engaging projects.

This individual will work within a multi‑discipline design firm under the supervision of a licensed Architect. The position requires the ability to follow specific and detailed instructions related to architectural tasks, collaborate effectively with other designers, adhere to schedules, and work independently when needed. Strong written and oral communication skills, sound problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to producing high‑quality design work efficiently are essential. The ideal candidate is team‑oriented, self‑motivated, and focused on delivering thoughtful, well‑executed architectural solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduation date after August 2027 to be eligible.
• Must be a senior pursuing an Architecture degree from an NAAB accredited program or a current graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Must include a portfolio with application.
• Basic knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and various other visualization software.
• Knowledge in Adobe Suite and graphic experience.
• Local candidates preferred.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Weekly Training Meetings including "Meet the CEO and President”
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.