Consulting - Student Intern (Summer 2026)

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to lead as a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science--where creativity meets purpose.

Explore some of our recent work in the HOK 2026 Design Annual and see how we're shaping the future of design.

Our Houston studio is currently seeking a Consulting intern to join our team this summer. This internship offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on experience. You'll work on real-world projects, learn from and collaborate with talented professionals, and develop skills in a dynamic studio environment.

During this internship, you will be responsible for working under the direction of a more senior team member to conduct research, organize materials, support project preparation, document project findings, maintain project files, and produce reports.

HOK's Consulting teams work with clients to optimize and streamline real estate portfolios, facilities, and space. Our services fall under four main umbrellas: portfolio planning, facility strategy, workplace strategy, and change management. Learn more about the Consulting practice here: https://www.hok.com/projects/discipline/consulting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with a wide range of service assignments.
• Assists with qualification packets and proposal preparation.
• Assembles boilerplate text and graphics; collects information on clients.
• Uses spreadsheets or databases to document space lists and client area requirements.
• Organizes project files for archiving.
• May produce and assemble consulting deliverables, including assisting with report writing, creating spreadsheets and producing graphics using word processing, spreadsheet and graphic computer applications.
• Participates in all long-distance learning (LDL) programs.
• May collect space utilization information from AutoCAD/Revit drawings.
• Processes quantitative and qualitative information received from clients.
• May participate in client meetings.
• Leverages new technology to collect or analyze information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in architecture, real estate, interiors, planning or related program.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge and ability to use analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Beginning to intermediate computer skills in computer software applications such as Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Graphics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.