Architectural Intern

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Jefferson City, MO

4d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

At the undergraduate level the emphasis is on recruitment, career exploration, and introducing top performing students to MDC.

Requirements

• Must maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• Undergraduate student at an accredited university/college in good standing.
• Students who will be graduating before the internship begins are not eligible.
• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Work outside in adverse weather conditions and perform tasks requiring strenuous physical activity.
• Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Keep an accurate record of supplies, services, and time reports.
• Remain in a stationary position 70% or more of the time.
• Move about inside the office to access files and/or machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
• Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Concentrated attention is required at all times.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Ability to bend and twist in use of force situations
• Ability to regularly lift 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to navigate in a variety of environments including woodlands, steep terrain, wetlands, caves, and uneven terrain
• Clarity of vision and ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on 4.0 scale is desirable.
• Preference will be given to students who have completed at least 45 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications and assisting in the development of architectural reports, estimates, project budgets, and timelines.
• Support communication and negotiation efforts between engineers, contractors, and construction superintendents to ensure project alignment.
• Utilize architectural design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, or similar platforms to develop design options and produce construction documents.
• Conduct pre-design feasibility assessments, including soil verification, utility availability, and project cost analysis.
• Coordinate project teams and design efforts to ensure compliance with building codes and accessibility standards, while maintaining accurate documentation and drawing sets.
• Oversee construction contract administration and managing consultant design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate building envelope conditions and identifying maintenance needs to support long-term performance and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees