Intern Architect

Fishbeck; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance and professional/p​

Paid holidays and vacation

Hybrid and flexible schedules

401(k) and stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck is seeking an Intern Architect in Grand Rapids, MI, to support design and documentation across education, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and retail projects. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and engineers, contributing to concepts, documents, and models using Revit and SketchUp.

The role emphasizes strong design visualization, presentation skills, and a path toward architectural registration while working within a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from an accredited university.
• Relevant architectural internship or co-op experience.
• Experience developing architectural projects using Revit and SketchUp.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and similar design and graphics programs.
• Interest in working toward architectural registration.
• Strong design, visualization, and presentation skills.
• Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and other project team members.
• Assist with architectural design development from initial concepts through construction documentation.
• Prepare building concepts, presentation materials, design documents, and construction documents.
• Create and modify project models and drawings using Revit and other architectural design software.
• Conduct material and product research to support project development.
• Coordinate architectural documents with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and site visits as needed.
• Support the preparation of accurate, coordinated, and high-quality project deliverables.
• Assist with other project and team responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Adaptable

Team player

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI Employment Type: Full-Time For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add an Intern Architect to help us keep building. Working with our Architecture team, you will contribute to a variety of project types, including higher education, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and retail facilities. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals while gaining hands-on experience throughout the design and documentation process.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with architects, designers, engineers, and other project team members.
• Assist with architectural design development from initial concepts through construction documentation.
• Prepare building concepts, presentation materials, design documents, and construction documents.
• Create and modify project models and drawings using Revit and other architectural design software.
• Conduct material and product research to support project development.
• Coordinate architectural documents with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and site visits as needed.
• Support the preparation of accurate, coordinated, and high-quality project deliverables.
• Assist with other project and team responsibilities as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from an accredited university.
• Relevant architectural internship or co-op experience.
• Experience developing architectural projects using Revit and SketchUp.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and similar design and graphics programs.
• Interest in working toward architectural registration.
• Strong design, visualization, and presentation skills.
• Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

What We Offer

Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Candidates for this position should be based in or able to regularly work from our Grand Rapids, Michigan office.