About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is looking to hire interns to join our teams in Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and St. Louis.

The Specifics of the Role

• Perform various elements of the project design process as directed, including conceptual studies, program requirements, systems selection and layout
• Participate in preparation of programming, schematic design, design development and construction documents as project opportunities allow
• Contribute to preparation of marketing and presentation materials
• Engage experiential and other internship learning opportunities to develop skills necessary to grow and enhance the academic experience when returned to school

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate design program or related field, ideally at a university with an accredited-degree program
• Demonstrated competence with computer-based drafting tools and MS Office
• Strong English-language communication skills (written and oral)
• Presentation of a resume and/or portfolio demonstrating design and technical capabilities

Ideal Skill Set

• Knowledge of design principles and standards
• Experience with Revit, Enscape or Adobe Creative Suite desired
• Advanced presentation and communication skills
• Ability to self-manage workload and multiple deadlines

Why Clayco and LJC?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

Compensation

• Intern Hourly Pay Range: $21.00-$25.00 per hour based on expected college graduation month/year.