Life and Work Places Student Intern - Architecture

Gresham Smith•Nashville, TN

6d•$18 - $32

About The Position

The talented architects, designers, strategists and planners in our Life and Work Places market deliver tailored solutions to create dynamic mixed-use, residential and workplace environments that connect communities and bring places to life. Our portfolio includes a wide array of public and private projects—from corporate campuses and workplace buildouts to hospitality spaces, urban development and walkable places that are fully integrated into their surroundings. We invite you to join us as we help reimagine the way we live and work! Internships and Co-Ops at Gresham Smith provide students with the opportunity to develop real-world skills in an environment that supports personal and professional growth. As an Architecture Intern, you’ll work alongside experienced architects and designers to gain hands-on exposure to the design and delivery of real-world projects, applying classroom knowledge, building technical skills, and learning how multidisciplinary teams collaborate. Many of our interns have gone on to continue their careers with us as full-time employees after graduation.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited program.
Foundational Revit proficiency for architecture documentation with exposure to AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Cloud; visualization tools (Enscape/Lumion) and advanced modeling (Rhino/Grasshopper) is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and comfort learning new tools/programming.
Clear communication skills; organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Effective time management, task prioritization, and professional organization.
Ability to work as part of a team and show curiosity and initiative.
Students who hold F-1, OPT, or H1-B visas are eligible for consideration.
You must include a portfolio showcasing academic or professional work along with a resume/CV in your online application.

Nice To Haves

visualization tools (Enscape/Lumion) and advanced modeling (Rhino/Grasshopper) is a plus.
Familiarity with Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with drawings, models, and documentation across project phases (schematic design, design development, construction documents).
Support production in Revit and help with visualization/presentations.
Create diagrams, renderings, and presentation materials.
Research materials/products and help compile specifications and project narratives.
Incorporate redlines, maintain model/sheet organization, and assist with coordination across disciplines.
Participate in site visits and basic construction administration tasks (e.g., field notes, submittal tracking) as applicable.
Contribute to quality control by following standards, checklists, and file-management best practices