Architecture Intern

Westwood Professional Services • Midlothian, VA

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About The Position

The Architecture Intern will join a design team supporting the design of residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings within land development projects. Projects range from single building designs to multi-building site programs for private developers, homebuilders, and commercial clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply architecture coursework to real-world building design projects. As an Architecture Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply applicable building codes and design standards — including the IBC and jurisdictional zoning requirements — in the design process and will assist Senior Architects in the preparation of design drawings, renderings, and construction documents.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a NAAB-accredited undergraduate Architecture program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience through coursework or prior internships in architecture or building design.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of architectural design drawings, renderings, and 3D models for residential and commercial building projects.
• Support development of construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details, under the guidance of licensed Architects.
• Research applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards affecting building design.
• Assist in preparing design submittments for architectural review boards, planning commissions, and permitting agencies.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, and structural engineers to integrate building design with overall site plans.
• Attend site visits to document existing conditions and observe construction progress on active projects.

Benefits

• Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern