Architectural Intern

We Began As An Original. We Remain An Original At The Top Of The Convenience Industry. Our company invented the concept of convenience retailing. But we didn’t stop there. 7-Eleven® has captured the world with a proven willingness and ability to innovate. We were the first company in America to offer fresh-brewed to-go coffee. More than six million of our Slurpee® beverages have been sipped since 1966. And, to continuously stay ahead of the curve, we introduce more than 2,500+ new products each year.

With over 86,000 global locations, 7-Eleven Inc. is the world’s largest operator, franchiser and licensor of convenience stores and is also one of the nation’s largest independent gasoline retailers.  The company continues to achieve operational accolades, win awards in franchising and drive innovation in retail in the mission to make life a little easier for our guests by being where they need us, when they need us.

Launch your career with real-world impact. Our Internship Program gives you the opportunity to build deep experience in a specific functional area while contributing to a meaningful business project. Build your professional network, learn directly from senior leaders, and gain a behind-the-scenes view of how the business works - bringing our strategy to life. With guidance from a dedicated coach and opportunities to connect across the organization, you will build valuable relationships, broaden your business perspective, and finish the summer by showcasing your work to functional leaders.

The paid internship takes place during Summer 2027. You will gain practical experience, grow your professional network, develop in-demand skills, and help shape the future of merchandising at the world’s largest convenience retailer.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

Introduce intern to the tools, processes, and methodologies used in design project coordination for convenience store development.

Build foundational skills in design including floor planning, architectural, and civil design.

Provide exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Real Estate, Entitlements, and Construction teams.

Assist in maintaining design quality by supporting design deliverable owner review.

Support prototype design development through change request development.

Analyze historical design data to identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.

Participate in design review meetings and contribute to variance analysis and reporting.

Complete a capstone assignment.

Qualifications:

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business or related field and graduating December 2027 or May 2028

Strong, clear and concise communication and writing skills

Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills

Ability to independently lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications