Architectural Design Intern

Clark Nexsen

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Posted 23 days ago

Internship

Roanoke, Virginia

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Smart Summary

The intern will perform various tasks within the design department, including conceptual studies, design analyses, systems selection, and preparation of programming, schematic, design development, and construction documents under the direction of a senior or lead Architect. Responsibilities also cover construction phase services like field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Design Intern for their 2026 summer program. This internship involves assisting with various design tasks, including documentation, analysis, and preparation of materials under the guidance of senior architects. It's a great opportunity to develop skills in a collaborative environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Design

Documentation

Conceptual Studies

Program Requirements

Design Analyses

Calculations

Systems Selection

Layout

Schematic Documents

Design Development Documents

Construction Documents

Marketing Materials

Presentation Materials

Construction Phase Services

Field Visits

RFIs

Job Description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

We are looking to hire a Design Intern for our 2026 summer program who will perform various tasks within the assigned design department that may entail special project assignments and/or active involvement in project design and documentation.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. 

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Performing various aspects of discipline design as directed by a senior or lead Architect including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analyses, calculations, systems selection and layout for building design
  • Preparation of programming documents, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents as directed
  • Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
  • Performing various services associated with the construction phase, including field visits, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings as directed
  • Complying with quality control policies and procedures
  • Learn and implement department and company standards
  • Develop analysis and design skills
  • Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
  • Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Project Managers, Design Managers, Senior Architects, or Architects
  • Working with a team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects

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