Architecture Intern

Towson University • Towson, MD

3d

About The Position

This internship focuses on providing support in architectural drafting, documentation, planning, design, signage, and project coordination. The intern will work with tools like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite to produce accurate drawings, diagrams, and technical details. Responsibilities include maintaining building documentation, assisting with space planning studies, managing campus signage, and collaborating with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and comply with university standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• One year experience in architectural work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong drafting, drawing management, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering documents.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate architectural drawings, diagrams, and technical details using tools such as AutoCAD.
• Maintain and update campus floor plans, finish plans, furniture plans & specifications, site plans, elevations, and digital archives.
• Prepare visual materials—such as presentations, renderings, and 3D models.
• Support the development of architectural standards and drafting templates.
• Assist with space planning studies, test fits, utilization assessments, and broader campus planning analysis.
• Conduct field verification of existing conditions through measuring, photographing, and updating record drawings.
• Prepare visual data, metrics, and diagrams to inform planning & design decisions and reports.
• Support the management & upkeep of campus signage and wayfinding, including interior room identification, regulatory signage, exterior directional elements and new signage requests.
• Conduct surveys, coordinate amongst stakeholders, review signage packages and coordinate installations or updates with vendors and Facilities teams.
• Ensure alignment with university branding standards and ADA compliance for signage.
• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to support Planners and Designers.
• Review consultant drawings and submittments for accuracy and compliance with university standards.
• Assist with meeting documentation, project scheduling, and tracking action items.
• Support Project Managers to conduct field surveys which will consist of confirming measurements and providing photographs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern