Aviation Student Intern - Architecture
Company: Gresham Smith
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Our aviation expertise encompasses nearly every aspect of the
passenger experience—from landside access and rental car
facilities, through wayfinding and automated people mover systems,
to security checkpoints and expanded, modernized terminals that
convey a city’s unique spirit, history and culture. Our
award-winning team of architects, interior designers, engineers,
and wayfinding experts have worked on more than one-third of the
nation’s top 100 airports. The sky’s the limit with our Aviation
group, and we invite you to join us! 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. 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
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Familiarity with Bluebeam is a plus. 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. Potential Hourly Range: $18.00 - $32.00 per hour based
on discipline, school year completed, knowledge, skills, and
experience related to the open internship position. The disclosed
range estimate, unadjusted for location-based differences, may vary
where the position is filled. Benefits Based On Hourly Schedule:
Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account, Health Flexible Spending
Accounts, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans, Paid Holiday, and Free
Parking. Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! GRESHAM SMITH does
not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search
firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid
without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA)
in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and
hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the
submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate
information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the
property of GRESHAM SMITH.
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