Skip Main Links

Emerging Professional Experience

Our award-winning program goes way beyond the typical “summer internship.” Make an impact with real design work. Connect with multi-disciplinary peers across the country. See all the angles of a successful business during dedicated time with firm leadership.

I'm being challenged to show my college education works in the real world."

Engineering Intern

The work culture is amazing here, and I am leaving the summer wanting to keep going!"

Architecture Intern

I was surrounded by people making real efforts to create a better world. I feel that the projects I was involved with will make a difference in their community."

Interiors Intern

I appreciate the concerted effort to include experience from diverse educational backgrounds into their designs. My experience here has definitely made me grow as a designer and as a professional."

Architecture Intern

I feel valued and that my voice is heard."

Architecture Intern
13

Group of Architects and Planners collaborating on a building project in a large, 22nd floor loft space with floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides, affording a 360 degree panoramic view of beautiful downtown Los Angeles

Straight Talk

98% of our EPX’ers feel their experience gave them the resources to succeed. But don’t take our word for it: read how past emerging professionals connected to the firm’s values and kickstarted their careers – in their own words.

Read More
Our 12 Week EPX Program

By the Numbers

100+

emerging professionals

10

integrated design disciplines

38

guest speakers covering all aspects of the industry

FAQ

What You Need To Know

How Can I Intern with DLR Group?

Our firm supports the next generation of big thinkers so they can influence and mold the future of our industry. For decades, our investment in interns and new graduates has not only built our future workforce, but also ensured that students gain the insight and opportunities they need to build successful, meaningful careers. We’ve hosted internships for students from high school to postgraduate. No matter when they come to us in their education journey, they often have similar questions.

Learn more about our internship experience

Emerging Professionals as a Priority

DLR Group is continuing its commitment to the next generation of AEC leaders through hiring, mentoring, and investing in interns and new graduates. We’ve evolved our Summer Internship Experience Program to the Emerging Professional Experience Program. All interns will participate in the program, and recent graduates who are full-time employee-owners are also encouraged to participate.

Read about the program from DLR Group Senior Associate Kate Thuesen, AIA, LEEP AP.
Career

A Culture for Design

We use our design voices to make changes in our communities.

See our career opportunities
overhead perspective of arms drawing over a table covered in paper, trace paper, pens, pencils, markers, erasers, rulers

Services

Explore Your Options

  • Exterior view of the University of Nevada, Reno University Arts Building lit in the evening

    University of Nevada, Reno University Arts Building

    Reno, NV

    View
    Acoustic Design

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how acoustical design contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Acoustic Design
  • Canyon View High School campus is a modern steel building with exposed structural beams and solar canopies

    Innovation and Change for Canyon View High Schooland Change for Next-Gen Students

    Waddell, AZ

    View
    Architecture

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how architecture contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Architecture
  • White atrium in 4 story Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion Health Education Campus. White bannisters and walkways come to center

    Cleveland Clinic Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion

    Cleveland, OH

    View
    Engineering

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how our civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers contribute to our integrated design practice.

    See All Engineering
  • Cochlear North American Headquarters entrance with white reception desk in front of backlit logo with wood ceiling accents

    Cochlear North American Headquarters

    Denver, CO

    View
    Experiential Graphic Design

    Amplify your brand with visual environments and identities that create loyalty and engagement.

    See All Experiential Graphic Design
  • Exterior corner view of Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery from across a busy street

    Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery

    Washington, D.C.

    View
    High Performance Design

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and events that exemplify how high performance design contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All High Performance Design
  • The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with white and orange seating, floor to ceiling windows, and crown molding

    The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Fort Collins, CO

    View
    Interiors

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how interior design contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Interiors
  • Joplin High School, a 3 story black panel building with recessed white window lined facade and orange accent panels

    Joplin High School

    Joplin, MO

    View
    Landscape Architecture

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how landscape architecture contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Landscape Architecture
  • Corner view of crowd in partially covered St. Joseph Health Amphitheater at Lakeview at night while band performers on stage

    Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater

    Geddes, NY

    View
    Lighting Design

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and press that exemplify how lighting design contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Lighting Design
  • Mall of America entry with illuminated signage connects 2 grey angled buildings. Left building has JW Marriott written at top

    Mall of America

    Bloomington, MN

    View
    Planning

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how planning contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Planning
  • The Portland Building illuminated at dusk following renovation

    The Portland Building

    Portland, OR

    View
    Preservation

    See projects, ideas, press, and awards that demonstrate our balanced respect for original design with the needs of modern users.

    See All Preservation
  • Dickinson Middle School, a grey panel building with skylight canopy and glass extension to left with wrapped facade

    Dickinson Middle School

    Dickinson, ND

    View
    Reality Capture

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and press that exemplify how reality capture contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Reality Capture
  • Room in the Jameson Crane Surgical Skills Lab with beds with circular lights suspended above, a large red O on floor center

    Jameson Crane Surgical Skills Lab

    Columbus, OH

    View
    Science + Technology

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how science and technology design contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Science + Technology
  • Marysville Getchell High School pedestrian bridge crosses to 2 buildings. Glass entrances and orange accents on each building

    Marysville Getchell High School

    Marysville, WA

    View
    Sustainability

    See projects, ideas, firm news, awards, and an action plan that exemplify how sustainability contributes to our integrated design practice.

    See All Sustainability
  • Sign reading Playhouse Square illuminated at night with scroll detailing on both sides in front of block of tall buildings

    Playhouse Square

    Cleveland, OH

    View
    Theater Design

    See projects, ideas, firm news, and awards that exemplify how our theater designers contribute to our integrated design practice.

    See All Theater Design
Connect with me to start a conversation ➔ Kate Thuesen, Senior Talent Strategist
Email 515-802-3237
Work

Integrated Design

Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. We explore those challenges with best-in-class clients committed to improving our world.

See the projects
Campus plaza at Oberlin College seen from top of the stairs looking down to walkway under 4th floor skywalk
Careers

Design Opportunities

The concept of ownership, its importance to our culture, and the immense benefits are rather simple. Driven by opportunity, we make decisions that impact not only our success but also that of our clients and partners.

Become an employee-owner

Contact Us

Contact Us

  • Ready for the latest updates, delivered right to your inbox? By checking Subscribe, you agree to receive DLR Group’s weekly newsletter.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.