Knickerbocker Group is a seeking highly motivated, creative and passionate Intern / Co-op to join our team in our Portland and/ or Boothbay offices for their 2024 Internship / Co-Op. This individual will work under the supervision of an assigned Lead Architect to support various projects. The ideal candidate for this position will be a talented individual with an inquisitive and proactive mindset.

If selected, the Intern/Co-op will:

• Participate in all phases of the design process.
• Provide technical support of the design concept.
• Conduct project specific code and zoning research.
• Support the production of permittable contract documents and deliverables.
• Prepare for client meetings and presentations.
• Generate 3D models and renderings.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have strong visual presentation and graphic skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to communicate designs verbally.
• Have strong organization and time management skills.
• Be self-motivated; work well under pressure; be able to work with minimal instruction for routine tasks.
• Understand the principles of sustainable design.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be working toward 5-year Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree.
• Be proficient in:
  • Revit
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Suite
• Have some experience using:
  • AutoCAD
  • Sketchup
  • Lumion Rendering Software

LOCATION

Our Portland office is in walking distance from the vibrant Old Port, and our Boothbay office is a 10 minute drive from the quaint downtown Boothbay Harbor. Our third office will be opening in Brunswick, with a date TBD!

HOUSING

Students are responsible for securing their own housing, but the company is available to answer questions or to provide additional assistance during the search. 

CULTURE

As a 100% employee-owned company, we strive for balance. We value spending time with our families, being active in our communities, and celebrating all Maine has to offer. Knickerbocker Group has repeatedly been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine and as both Best Architect and Best Builder in Maine by Down East magazine. We like to work hard and play hard too. If you’re excited to join a team of amazing people who work together on top-tier residential and commercial projects, you’ve come to the right place!

ABOUT KNICKERBOCKER GROUP

Knickerbocker Group is an employee-owned (ESOP), award-winning design-build firm offering architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, construction management, property management services, and real estate and land use planning for custom homes and commercial spaces throughout Maine. With offices in Boothbay, Portland, and soon to be Brunswick, we are a group of inspired collaborators committed to craft and creativity, from design to implementation in the field. Our work is renowned for its rooted-in-Maine quality and recognized nationally. Our employee-owners are fueled by continuous learning, interdisciplinary brainstorming (e.g., designer mason carpenter), and passion for fine-tuning the design-build process. With 45 years of experience, we seamlessly provide the highest level of product and service to our clients. We offer workplace flexibility while also maintaining a fun, dynamic environment where team members are enabled to listen, share, detail, innovate, and create impactful work.

Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.