Architectural Internship - Spring 2027

Browning Day; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship compensation

Paid holidays

Hybrid after 6 months

401k contribution

Job summary

Browning Day is seeking an Architectural Intern to support diverse civic, cultural and healthcare projects in Indianapolis. You will contribute to planning, design development and construction documentation while gaining hands-on experience with site visits and renderings.

The role emphasizes sustainable design, collaboration with architects and staff, and opportunity to work across multiple project stages with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Provide support to architectural staff.
• Assist project teams from planning and concept design through construction documents and site visits.
• Renderings, field measurements, construction documents, finish schedules, design documents, and general detailing.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates sustainable design considerations into project work.
• Support to architectural staff and project teams across all phases.
• Assist with planning, concept design, and construction documents
• Prepare renderings and finish schedules; perform field measurements
• Contribute to design documents and detailing; support site visits

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Prioritization

Presentation

Education

Undergraduate student (2+ years)

Revit course completed

Tools

MS Office

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Affinity Photo

Designer

Publisher

Job description

At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, healthcare, higher education, faith-based, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems. We are seeking an Architectural Intern who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.

We believe all team members, regardless of experience level, can make a lasting impact on our clients, their projects, and our firm.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Provide support to architectural staff
• Support project teams in all stages of the project from planning and concept design to construction documents and site visits
• Responsibilities vary based on experience, interests, and business needs, but include:
  • Renderings
  • Field measurements
  • Construction documents
  • Finish schedules
  • Design documents
  • General detailing
• Other tasks as assigned

Browning Day provides reasonable accommodation to individuals in accordance with federal, state, and local law

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses creative talent in the communication of complex and diverse conceptual ideas.
• An unquenchable passion for the work required.
• Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing solid relationships (internal and external).
• Ability to solve problems, specifically interpret multiple stakeholders' input.
• Time management skills, including balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and managing time without deadline-driven projects.
• Aptitude to work in a team environment as an individual contributor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and provide high-quality work.
• Excellent communicator: verbal, written, presenting, training, and public speaking.
• Prefer a proficient level of experience in the following:
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D rendering software (Lumion)
  • Knowledge of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walking construction sites while talking to clients, staff, or construction managers and carrying up to 15 lbs. (Our projects range from small, single-story 2,500 square-foot buildings to 20+ multi-story 200,000+ square feet high-rise towers).
  • Inspecting the details of the construction site by taking photos while bending, reaching, and walking up and down stairs.
  • Sitting and doing desk-related tasks for long periods. Floor plan dimensioning.
• Enrolled as a junior or higher in an undergraduate program, having successfully completed at least two years of coursework toward a bachelor's degree.
• Must have successfully completed a Revit course prior to beginning the internships
• Applicants must include electronic work samples and a resume to be considered.
• Satisfactory completion of a background screening.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Internship with competitive compensation and paid holidays (including a bonus holiday).
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work one day per week hybrid after 6 months with good performance.
• A 3% contribution to a 401k retirement plan with no vesting period
• Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team

Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.