Life and Work Places Student Intern - Architecture
Company: Gresham Smith
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The talented architects, designers, strategists and planners in
our Life and Work Places market deliver tailored solutions to
create dynamic mixed-use, residential and workplace environments
that connect communities and bring places to life. Our portfolio
includes a wide array of public and private projects—from corporate
campuses and workplace buildouts to hospitality spaces, urban
development and walkable places that are fully integrated into
their surroundings. We invite you to join us as we help reimagine
the way we live and work! 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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