Architectural Intern -Candidates from Virginia Tech Career Fair (job loc- NY, NJ or PA)

About NK Architects:

More information at www.nkarchitects.com

Founded in 1972, NK is a regional firm with offices in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania, and a staff of approximately 85 employees working with clients throughout the country. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to foster a workplace that mirrors the communities in which we work. We build lasting relationships that create sustainable value — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

At NK Architects, we partner with mission-driven organizations who are committed to serving their communities. Our purpose: empowering healthcare providers, educators, and allied organizations to leverage design in pursuit of individual and collective wellbeing.

With our integrated team of architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers, we advocate for the people who are served by the spaces we design. We engage with our clients on a personal level, as both institutions and people, so we can help them do better what they do best.  

We know our clients take their work personally. We do too.

NK Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. No sponsorship can be provided.

Architectural Intern – Job Description

NK Architects is hiring candidates for entry-level architectural internship to join our integrated team of design professionals, on the job experience is not necessary though 3 years of architectural education recommended.

The architectural intern will assist senior staff with work in all phases of project development and will have an opportunity for training and mentorship.

This position can be in either the New Jersey Morristown office located at 95 Washington Street, Morristown NJ, 07960 or in the New York office located in the Woolworth, 233 Broadway Street or 13th Philadelphia, PA. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Assisting senior staff with all phases of project development


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  Utilizing graphic skills in Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, InDesign and Photoshop


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  Collaborative work with team members on design projects


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  Presenting work internally, externally and meeting project deadlines


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  Communicating with NK team members, clients, reps and consultants

Preferred Skills:

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  Enrollment in IDP with NCARB


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  Fluency in Autodesk Revit


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  Graphic skills and software knowledge (e.g., SketchUp, InDesign, and Photoshop)


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  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Abilities:

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  Self-motivated and high energy


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  Talent and passion for design


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  Ability to work in collaborative team


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  Responsive to deadlines


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  Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills


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  Organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task


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  Strong presentation, organizational and communication skills


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  Well organized and able to prioritize and self-manage workload


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  Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

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  1-3 related experience a plus


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  Currently enrolled in university-level architectural degree program