Architectural Designer

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?
Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

In this entry level Architect Intern design role, you will work under the guidance of a Senior Designer or Architect on tasks supporting all aspects of the project process from validation/pre-design through construction administration. As a multi-disciplinary office that spans across a wide variety of sectors, there will be opportunity to work on a variety of projects of all sizes. Exposure to the practice of architecture is imperative and we focus on providing opportunities for you to experience the multi-facets of a project.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists project lead with the following tasks
• Development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Coordination of specs with construction documents.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Supports project team with the following tasks\:
• Development of design documentation.
• Utilizing BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Interpreting and applying building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Preparing and revising documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.