About the role#
As an Architecture Intern within the Global Facilities group, you will work with teams of architects, designers, and engineers. You will contribute to projects across various sectors including corporate, healthcare, research, institutional, mission critical, manufacturing, and government. This position involves travel approximately 5% of the time.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with project teams on design and construction documentation.
- Assist in developing specifications and solutions to technical problems.
- Participate in client presentations and project programming.
- Support shop drawing reviews and construction administration tasks.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary or technical certificate program.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is strongly preferred.
- NAAB accreditation is strongly preferred.
- Prior internship or related consulting experience is preferred.
- Active involvement in campus, community, or volunteer organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a self-motivated approach to learning.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Employment type: Full-time intern.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a construction and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company employs over 16,000 people and operates as a 100 percent employee-owned organization. Its professionals provide services in architecture, environmental consulting, and infrastructure planning. The firm supports clients across sectors including aviation, water, power, and manufacturing.
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