Internship Program

“My summer at O’Connell Robertson has been an incredibly rewarding experience, both professionally and personally.  From the first week, I was encouraged to contribute meaningfully to real projects, where I learned how thoughtful design can directly shape communities – especially within the education side.

One of the most valuable takeaways has been seeing how architecture balances vision with function, and how O’Connell Robertson integrates client needs, creative design, collaboration and long-term usability into every phase of the design process. This internship has strengthened my technical skills, expanded my understanding of the design workflow, my collaboration skills, and confirmed my passion for working in a mission-driven firm. I look forward to bringing this knowledge back to school and carrying it forward in my future career.”

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have my professional internship with O’Connell Robertson, and I truly could not have asked for a more positive and enriching experience. This internship gave me valuable insight into the industry of architecture, engineering, construction, and interior design, and helped me better understand the collaboration required to bring buildings to life. I was fortunate to be able to contribute to a variety of projects that strengthened my technical and organizational skills, and I felt genuinely welcomed and supported by everyone I had the pleasure of working with. Thank you to the entire team for making this experience so meaningful and enjoyable.”

“My internship with O’Connell Robertson allowed me to explore a different side of design and geared me with the integral skills needed to excel as an interior designer. I had the opportunity of going on site visits, sitting in on client meetings, and understanding communications between all disciplines working on a common goal. The work that is done in the San Antonio office for the community is invaluable and the people who work here are full of passion and knowledge to share.”

“I interned with O’Connell Robertson my 3rd and 4th year of college before deciding to join the electrical team full-time. Their excellent balance of education in best design practices, industry modeling programs, and on-site field observations made the transition to a full-time career seamless. Can’t say enough about the outstanding people and culture that made interning here an entirely rewarding experience.”

“Throughout the last year, I have had the opportunity to work under all three divisions of making up MEP design; this experience has proven to be unimaginably helpful when it comes to considering the amount of effort and coordination that go into the development of such large projects.”

“During this summer internship, I gained the most educational experience from those around me but mostly from my mentor Steve. He was not only patient with me when I didn’t quiet grasp something but expanded my knowledge by giving me different things to work on.”

“I interned with O’Connell Robertson in the Interior Design department the summer before my last semester at Texas State University. I had such a wonderful experience with the team that my internship turned into a full-time position after I graduated. I’ve been with the firm for almost three years now, and I’m on track to becoming a Registered Interior Designer. O’Connell Robertson made my transition from school to career extremely enjoyable and smooth as everyday has been a new learning experience.”