Building Enclosure Intern — Paid Overtime & Housing

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Paid overtime

Hands-on field experience

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc is seeking a Building Enclosure Intern to support enclosure consulting, design review, and field investigation. Join a multidisciplinary team bridging architecture, structural engineering, and materials science.

You will gain hands-on experience in building envelope evaluation, site visits, and reporting, under mentorship from experienced enclosure professionals across Smith Seckman Reid, Inc's projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• Preferred: Sophomore year completed or higher by internship start.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to perform field work in various environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating building envelope systems for new construction and existing buildings.
• Conduct site visits to observe construction progress and document field conditions.
• Review drawings and specs for compliance with best practices.
• Participate in enclosure testing procedures and field documentation.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and SSR design teams to resolve enclosure challenges.
• Support preparation of technical reports and inspection checklists.
• Attend team meetings and track actions and due dates.
• Seek knowledge sharing with the team through coursework insights.

Skills

Building enclosure systems

Field observation

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc is seeking a Building Enclosure Intern to support enclosure consulting, design review, and field investigation. Join a multidisciplinary team bridging architecture, structural engineering, and materials science.

You will gain hands-on experience in building envelope evaluation, site visits, and reporting, under mentorship from experienced enclosure professionals across Smith Seckman Reid, Inc's projects nationwide.