Project Architect
Howell Rusk Dodson Architects (HRD) is an award winning healthcare architecture firm located in Atlanta, GA. We are looking for interns within our healthcare design studio. Even though we are focused on healthcare design primarily, we seek to employ and empower our employees regardless of their architectural background. This allows us an opportunity to evolve our practice in more innovative and creative way while also developing and engaging our employees within the industry. Here at HRD, we continuously strive to better serve our clients as well as the public which our projects are designed to facilitate. As such, we are strongly oriented in a “total-project” approach for all of our employees and project teams. From start to finish, our teams are involved in every phase and facet of the design and construction process. We feel this is integral to the complete understanding and knowledge that we provide within our company culture to create a more cohesive design process.
The ideal candidate will be driven and ambitious in their pursuit of architectural knowledge and design approach. We are a collaborative environment that combines career and project mentorship with a self-driven development process. This allows us an opportunity to not only provide valuable insight and guidance throughout the design process, but also to better empower those that are eager to learn and grow their personal skillsets and career paths. HRD offers a great environment for professional growth and career advancement. While we may develop projects that rival those of big-box architectural firms, we are not a corporate environment! We are a small company that does big work with big clients and competes with the corporate firms. The difference is our close-knit, family environment that empowers you to lead the charge in your advancement with mentor guidance throughout your illustrious future career here at HRD.
Responsibilities Of The Intern Architect
- Collaborate on design projects, throughout design and construction process including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Resolve complex technical and design issues
- Preparing scaled drawings and contract documents for building contractors using Revit
- Researching and identifying products (finishes, fixtures, etc.)
- Researching codes and other standards as necessary for compliance
- Assisting in the preparation of studies and reports
- Planning diagrams/layouts during schematic design, demonstrating ability to arrange a unified design
- Join team members on occasion for onsite observation of work during C.A. to monitor compliance with plans
- Assist in proper documentation of project files
- Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
- Develop and present design ideas and strategies at various stages of the design process including renderings, diagrams, and visual aids.
- Research and development of designs based on applicable building code and resource knowledge
Requirements Of The Intern Architect
- Solid communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize simultaneous assignments and work under deadlines.
- Some practical experience is preferred but knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
- Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office and Sketchup experience
- Healthcare Design experience is preferred.
- Development of construction documents and associated elements
- Communication, organization, and attentiveness to detail
- Graphic Design + Rendering Capabilities
We offer:
- A very competitive compensation package (salary, paid overtime, bonuses)
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and eye coverages
- Vacation, holidays, personal time.
- 401K
- Flexible remote-work capabilities and scheduling
- Central office location within metro area