About the role#
As an Architecture Intern within the Global Facilities group, you will work alongside architects, designers, and engineers. You will contribute to projects across sectors such as healthcare, research, manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities. This role involves supporting project lifecycles from initial planning through startup.
What you'll do#
- Create design work and prepare construction documentation.
- Assist with specification development and programming tasks.
- Help prepare client presentations.
- Review shop drawings and support construction administration.
- Develop solutions for technical project problems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor or Master degree program in Architecture or a related field, with NAAB accreditation preferred.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in campus or community organizations.
- A self-motivated approach and a desire to learn.
- Prior internship or consulting experience is preferred.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Positions are available in Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as Norfolk and Roanoke, Virginia.
- This role is on-site and requires approximately 5 percent travel.
- The program runs 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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