Architectural Planning Intern

an expected gradAs an Architectural Planning Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on the Architectural Planning team. You will develop knowledge and gain hands on practical skills including IDP credits, if appropriate, in the architectural profession while also developing business acumen working in a department that defines and creates physical change in Best Buy's network of store locations. In addition, you’ll participate in a summer series that includes our executive speaker events, Excel and PowerPoint workshops, and personal and professional development sessions.

This internship runs from June to August 2024. It’s a hybrid role, meaning you must be located within a drivable distance to our corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You’ll be asked to come into the office 3 days per week. This internship does not have the potential to lead to a full-time opportunity. Housing will not be provided.


What you’ll do

• Research new global prototype details or make updates to existing details
• Develop criteria related to architectural drawing and permitting requirements
• Lead value engineering efforts with partner teams in Construction, Deployment, and Procurement
• Participate in Building Standards meetings, note-taking, and logging projects
• Plan projects and delivery assistance for category resets, as appropriate

Basic qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited college/university, with an expected graduation date between fall 2024 and spring 2027
• Must be able to work in the Richfield, MN corporate office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-5pm
• Must be able to commit to the internship start and end date of 6/3/2024- 8/9/2024
• Must be able to commit to being no more than 2 hours driving distance from the Minneapolis Corporate Campus - 7601 Penn Ave South Richfield, MN 55423
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Majoring in Architecture or related field
• Interest in project management

What’s in it for you
We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.
 
Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Physical and mental well-being support

About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™