What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Intern position at NAC Architecture?
Description
Summary
Intern – has not yet completed a 4-year architectural degree and has less than one year experience. Develops design and technical solutions under the supervision of a design professional.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
- Ability to accurately perform field verification of existing conditions.
- Proficient in 3D model creation.
- Perform tasks in conceptual design.
- Create construction/permit documents.
- Research building codes.
- Research permits and performs coordination.
- Assist in coordination with consultants, contractors, and Live Design meetings.
- Actively produce high-level tasks and deliverables on multiple projects.
- Work within billing efficiency rates, maximizing quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.
- Follow and capture intended design vision of the project.
Competencies:
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is preferrable
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites required such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Proficiency with Sketchup and Rhino preferred. Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray is a plus
- Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and effective under pressure
- Knowledgeable of industry terminology and standard construction methods / materials preferred
- Intuitive visual discrimination and extra attention to detail
- Good oral and written communication skills
Certification Requirements
- None
Supervisory Requirements
- None
Work Environment
- This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office provides collaborative work areas and shared resources such as video conferencing, printing/scanning, and a café for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.
Physical Demands
- Hand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
- Ability to lift a set of construction documents
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
Position/Hours expected to work
- This is a full-time position with the expectation of working 40 hours per week
Travel
- None
Required Education and Experience
- In progress at completing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferred
- Master of Architecture preferred
- Entry level, minimal experience required
Work Authorization
- Sponsorship may be considered
AAP/EEO Statement
NAC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result, all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record. This same non- discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.
NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC, Inc. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with NAC to formulate reasonable accommodations.