Industrial Architecture Intern - Food Plant Design

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Dennis Group seeks an Architect Intern to support our industrial architectural practice, focusing on design and documentation for food and beverage facilities. You will collaborate with project managers, process designers, and engineers to develop concepts, schematics, and construction documents.

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred, and a willingness to travel up to 25% of the year is required. Bachelor’s students in architecture (sophomore–senior) are encouraged to apply, with LEED

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Pursuing a master’s degree is a plus.
• GPA: 0 or above
• Industrial and /or Commercial Architectural and LEED experience is a plus.
• Desire to work on, familiar with, or experience in commercial or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems.
• Familiarity and/or experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Familiarity and/or experience with Revit is strongly preferred.
• Familiar with all phases of a project including construction documentation review.
• Understanding of the project management process.
• Effective verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Professional and collaborative work ethic.
• Must meet travel requirement - overnight travel not less than 25% of any given year to client facilities and construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet clients’ needs and budget.
• Assist in establishing budget, task schedule, and other components of a project work plan with the Project Manager
• Help review applicable agency review analysis for codes, zoning, accessibility, life-safety, etc.
• Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, special details, etc.
• Produce schematics, design development and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members.
• Prepare presentation materials (renderings, drawings)
• Assist in document coordination including design drawings construction documentation and specifications.
• Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.
• Prepare submittals for regulatory / permit approval.
• Develop code analysis sheets.
• Perform quantity surveys.
• Prepare bid tabs.
• Perform construction administration duties - RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, on-site observation, etc.
• Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients.
• Supporting talent growth within our organization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graphic communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (pursuing)

GPA 0 or above

LEED experience is a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dennis Group seeks an Architect Intern to support our industrial architectural practice, focusing on design and documentation for food and beverage facilities. You will collaborate with project managers, process designers, and engineers to develop concepts, schematics, and construction documents.

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred, and a willingness to travel up to 25% of the year is required. Bachelor’s students in architecture (sophomore–senior) are encouraged to apply, with LEED