Architect Intern (Starting Summer 2027) at Dennis Group · Springfie…

Summary: Dennis Group is a design-build engineering firm and general contractor focused on food and beverage processing facilities. The Architect Intern will support architectural design, facility programming, documentation, permitting, and construction administration across industrial projects while collaborating with project managers, engineers, clients, consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet clients’ needs and budget
- Assist in establishing budget, task schedule, and other components of a project work plan with the Project Manager
- Help review applicable agency review analysis for codes, zoning, accessibility, life-safety, etc
- Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, special details, etc
- Produce schematics, design development and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members
- Prepare presentation materials (renderings, drawings)
- Assist in document coordination including design drawings construction documentation and specifications
- Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools
- Prepare submittals for regulatory / permit approval
- Develop code analysis sheets
- Perform quantity surveys
- Prepare bid tabs
- Perform construction administration duties - RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, on-site observation, etc
- Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors
- Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients
- Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Qualifications:
- • GPA: 0 or above
- • Desire to work on, familiar with, or experience in commercial or industrial projects
- • Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
- • Familiarity and/or experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary
- • Familiarity and/or experience with Revit is strongly preferred
- • Familiar with all phases of a project including construction documentation review
- • Understanding of the project management process
- • Effective verbal, written and graphic communication skills
- • Professional and collaborative work ethic
- • Must meet travel requirement - overnight travel not less than 25% of any given year to client facilities and construction sites
- • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
- • Up to 25% of travel required to visit project site and other offices

Preferred Qualifications:
- • Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Architecture. Pursuing a master's degree is a plus
- • Industrial and /or Commercial Architectural and LEED experience is a plus

Required Skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, Building codes, Architectural design, Construction documentation, Project management, Verbal, written, and graphic communication

Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer

Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Paid time off including an open vacation policy, Bonus plans, Profit-sharing plans, Retirement plans