Architectural Intern

In the Architectural Intern role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Architects, Interior Designers, and Foodservice Designers across the full design lifecycle, contributing to real-world projects in a fast-paced, professional environment. You will primarily support the development of construction documents from Schematic Design through Construction Documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and applying industry tools to deliver design solutions that enhance resident and staff experiences.

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

What You'll Do and Impact:

• Support design teams across multiple phases of new construction and renovation projects

• Assist in evaluating spatial conditions, constraints, and opportunities to inform design solutions

• Set up and organize technical drawing packages for schematic design, design development, and construction documentation

• Produce and update drawings including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, equipment plans, and finish plans based on markups and direction from designers

• Manage and update Revit models, external references, and drawing files while communicating changes to the team

• Assist in developing project budgets and schedules using design tools and linked documentation

• Research products and materials to support design intent and ensure proper installation and performance

• Support building code research and application based on project requirements and site conditions

• Collaborate effectively with Architects, Designers, and Project Managers to deliver high-quality work

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative studio environment

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance team processes and outcomes

Skills Needed:

• Learns Quickly Rapidly absorbs and applies new information and skills and enjoys new challenges. Innovates and experiments to solve problems, reflecting on both successes and failures for growth. Is a naturally curious and adaptable learner.

• Effectively Collaborates Forges strong partnerships and works productively with others to achieve common goals. Finds common ground to solve problems and seeks out diverse perspectives to inform decisions. Quickly earns trust, puts others at ease, and shows empathy.

• Invests in Development - Prioritizes the work most aligned to top of skill set and accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Demonstrates relentless curiosity, proactively honing AI, technical and professional abilities for the future. Seeks and applies feedback to continuously learn and develop.

• Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.

• Demonstrates initiative in learning building codes and technical regulations, with intermediate proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office to support documentation and communication needs.

• Uses emerging design technologies and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues. Leverages new technologies and AI to boost efficiency and productivity.

Experience:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's degree program in Architecture, Architectural Studies, or Interior Architecture.

• Experience using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

• A portfolio of academic work is required to be considered for this position.

• Ability to work 32-40 hours per week during the summer (late May through August).

Additional Items of Interest:

• Experience with design related software: Autodesk Forma, Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, Bluebeam, SketchUp

• Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity software.

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available.

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