Architectural Design Intern (Summer 2024)

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering an internship. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

As an intern on our Architecture and Interior Design team, you will be an integral part of projects and support key members of our team. Our internship program provides all interns an opportunity to meet with leadership and work with mentors on both professional and technical development. We also have a lot of fun – between company events, intern socials, and team bonding, our interns become a part of our ONE C&S mentality.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares drawings for projects, including conceptual design, space planning, drawing layout, development of details, construction documents, coordination with other disciplines, and construction administration.
• Assist in determining design criteria, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches and notes to include material, furniture, and casework elements.
• Will be working on all phases of company projects, such as: client relationships, design, specifications, project team coordination, construction documents, code analysis and consultant interaction.
• Gathers and prepares information regarding cost and time estimates, material requirements, and completion times.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, with completion of sophomore year preferred
• Knowledge to perform design and construction calculations, prepare material and equipment specifications, and provide preliminary sketches and notes for drawing.
• Proficiency in REVIT and BIM based packages.
• Good graphic, communication, verbal, and presentation skills are intricate parts of this position.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and support a dynamic team.

Estimated Compensation Range: $18.50-$21.50/hour*

*Actual compensation may vary based on prior internship experience, current academic year, degree program, certifications, and geographical location.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We are have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.