Architecture Intern - Healthcare Practice

CPL; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering firm, offers an internship program that provides hands-on experience on real projects, mentorship from industry experts, and collaboration with a team that values creativity and fresh perspectives. You will gain exposure to architecture, engineering, planning, design, and project management within a supportive environment.

During the internship, you will use AutoCAD and Revit to create and update models, participate in design activities,

Qualifications

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Excited to bring their ideas to the table.
• Ready to embrace teamwork and new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain AutoCAD and Revit architectural models
• Participate in conceptual design activities under the supervision of a Project Manager
• Attend, participate in design team charrettes, preparing meeting minutes for distribution
• Participate in product research, evaluation, and selection
• Coordinate detailing across disciplinary teams to ensure compatibility between all building systems and material selections
• Assist in the development of project specifications
• Prepare architectural documents for agency approval throughout the bidding and construction administration process
• Perform shop drawings and submittal reviews
• Attend construction meetings, maintaining a photographic record of work progress and preparing field reports for distribution
• Assist the marketing department in obtaining professional, on-site project photos
• Copy and print drawings as requested

Job description

Kickstart Your Career with an Internship at CPL

Are you a student eager to turn classroom learning into real-world impact? At CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering firm, we believe in empowering the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators. Our internship program is your opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to projects that shape communities.

Summer Cycle Dates

May 17th - August 6th

Spring Co-op - If interested

January 11th - May 11th or August 6th

Why Intern with Us?

• Real Projects, Real Impact - Work on meaningful assignments that go beyond “busy work.”
• Mentorship & Learning - Learn from industry experts who are invested in your growth.
• Collaborative Culture - Join a team that values creativity, curiosity, and fresh perspectives.
• Career Pathways - Explore your future in architecture, engineering, planning, design, or project management.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome students from all backgrounds of study-Architecture, Engineering (MEP and Civil), Interior Design, and related fields who are:

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Excited to bring their ideas to the table.
• Ready to embrace teamwork and new challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Create, update, and maintain AutoCAD and Revit architectural models
• Participate in conceptual design activities under the supervision of a Project Manager
• Attend, participate in design team charrettes, preparing meeting minutes for distribution
• Participate in product research, evaluation, and selection
• Coordinate detailing across disciplinary teams to ensure compatibility between all building systems and material selections
• Assist in the development of project specifications
• Prepare architectural documents for agency approval throughout the bidding and construction administration process
• Perform shop drawings and submittal reviews
• Attend construction meetings, maintaining a photographic record of work progress and preparing field reports for distribution
• Assist the marketing department in obtaining professional, on‑site project photos
• Copy and print drawings as requested

About our Healthcare Practice

The spaces we design together have a profound impact on people’s lives. That’s what makes our co-creation so powerful. As with any complex diagnosis, CPL understands that a single choice can impact seemingly disparate processes and that any one underlying issue can appear very different depending on who’s looking at it. With this knowledge, and our deep understanding of patient and caregiver needs, we can design environments that are as complex and elegant as the human body. When we give shape to healthcare, the results are potent. Our solutions can enable people to live longer, healthier, and fuller lives

Purpose Built for the Unexpected

Acute care demands high performance from caregivers, with little time to react. Acute care spaces should empower them to work quickly and intuitively, with built-in flexibility to adapt to the unexpected. Our process brings stakeholders to the table to create custom spaces that maximize operational effectiveness through LEAN design while adhering to multiple overlapping healthcare codes and standards. In addition, we work with clients to ensure that spaces are configured to adapt to future care models, including dramatic shifts toward virtual and hybrid care. And when design is complete, our change management strategies help foster a smooth, efficient implementation. Additionally, the intuitive designs we create together enhance the patient journey f rom arrival to discharge, with a focus on convenience, wayfinding and more, providing a comforting and healing environment f rom end-to-end.

What We Offer

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week - not applicable to interns

• Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Licensure Assistance

Additional Benefits Available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

The rate for this position generally ranges between $19.00 OR $21.00 Hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.