Description

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking a full-time Architectural Student Intern to join our San Diego office in Summer 2024.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop a diversity of architectural expertise including planning, design, construction technology, documentation, and construction administration. As part of the Architecture Discipline, the Architectural Intern assists in developing functional requirements and project-design criteria for a wide variety of project, client types, and design problems. The Architectural Intern also helps develop preliminary and detailed-design concepts, produces contract documents and develops knowledge of the technical and building code requirements of the profession. This position works independently on routine assignments and receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems from senior level staff. This position works on planning, design and coordination for projects under the supervision of senior level staff.

• Assist the Project Architect, Project Designer and/or Project Manager in communicating and articulating the design concepts to the client.
• Assist the project team with graphic and technical support on projects.
• Work towards professional registration and career growth.
• Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentations material.
• Schematic Design and Design Development
• Assist the Project Designer and Project Architect in creating buildings which serve the client's needs and responds to their desired image, program and aesthetic.
• Develop 3D renderings for in-house review and client meetings.
• Attend design presentations to the client as much as possible.
• Attend the projects' design review presentation.
• Attend project coordination meetings.
• Work with senior technical staff to develop construction documents, including BIM model manager for preparation of construction documents in Revit.
• Work with the Project Architect and the Project Designer, prepare details that articulate or reinforce the project.
• Work with the Engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
• Help carry the design concepts through CA by providing support on an as needed basis to the CA team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements

Please submit a PDF of your portfolio to be considered

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Architecture program
• Architectural Experience Program (AXP); eligibility for or in process of attaining professional registration
• 0 to 3 years' experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Demonstrated superior graphic design and building design and conceptualization skills
• Experience hand drawing and sketching
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior summer internships or prior entry level experience
• Currently enrolled in a Master of Architecture program

EwingCole will not be accepting outside recruitment assistance on this position including from agencies with a written agreement in place. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume to EwingCole does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of EwingCole. EwingCole will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.