About the role#
As an Architecture Intern within our Global Facilities group, you will join project teams of architects, designers, and engineers. You will work on a variety of projects including corporate, healthcare, research, institutional, manufacturing, and government facilities. The Global Facilities team handles planning and design for manufacturing, district energy systems, and mission-critical facilities across industries like aerospace, food and beverage, and life sciences.
What you'll do#
- Create designs for a variety of project types.
- Draft construction documentation and develop specifications.
- Assist with programming and client presentations.
- Review shop drawings and support construction administration.
- Help develop solutions to technical problems.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Architecture or a related field at an accredited institution. NAAB accreditation is strongly preferred.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is a plus.
- A self-motivated attitude and a desire to learn.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Work is on-site in Raleigh, NC, Norfolk, VA, or Roanoke, VA.
- Travel is required approximately 5 percent of the time.
- This position is filled on a rolling basis.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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