Intern - Architecture

The Michaels Organization • Camden, NJ

63d • $19 - $21

About The Position

At Urban Practice, we are dedicated to providing seamless, integrated architectural services to build communities that lift lives. We work closely with development, construction and management teams dedicated to excellence in housing. We are a new firm- small but growing- and we care about what we do. Michaels’ Urban Practice Team is looking for an Architectural Intern who is ready to apply their course-work to a real-world experience! The intern will assist the department with a wide-range of responsibilities during the program. This internship will appeal to proactive and self-motivated students with a genuine desire to learn about the real estate business and industry. During the program, you will work on real projects and have real responsibilities. Michaels aims to help candidates build strengths, gain skills that can be transferred to any workplace, and stand out from the crowd!

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Completed third year of an undergraduate program or first year of a graduate program and returning to the program post-internship.
• Proficiency in BIM (ArchiCAD a major plus) + rendering/modeling/graphic experience.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with multi-family residential planning/design is preferred.
• Ability to work a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work from the designs of others under supervision and perform routine, but limited architectural assignments using prescribed methods.
• Generate drawings and 3D models utilizing BIM software.
• Collaborate with the team in producing architectural documents through all project stages.
• Apply standards and assemble drawing sets.
• Ensure output meets required expectations and deadlines.
• Copy sketches, layouts, plans and drawings.
• Perform drafting assignments by applying standardized drawing techniques.
• Develop, modify and/or review production drawings according to established standards.
• Engage in learning exercises including lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours, and vendor presentations.
• Assist in the process of architectural drawing production from pre-design phase through construction.

Benefits

• Work alongside other interns across various majors and universities.
• Learn from more experienced team members and best-in-class leaders in the real estate community.
• Participate in company-wide and departmental meetings and events and a variety of social, professional and networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees