Architecture Intern at Westwood Professional Services in Virginia

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

The Architecture Intern will join a design team supporting the design of residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings within land development projects. Projects range from single building designs to multi-building site programs for private developers, homebuilders, and commercial clients. This position offers a direct opportunity to apply architecture coursework to real-world building design projects.

As an Architecture Intern, the selected candidate will learn to apply applicable building codes and design standards — including the IBC and jurisdictional zoning requirements — in the design process and will assist Senior Architects in the preparation of design drawings, renderings, and construction documents.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of architectural design drawings, renderings, and 3D models for residential and commercial building projects.
• Support development of construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details, under the guidance of licensed Architects.
• Research applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards affecting building design.
• Assist in preparing design submittals for architectural review boards, planning commissions, and permitting agencies.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, and structural engineers to integrate building design with overall site plans.
• Attend site visits to document existing conditions and observe construction progress on active projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a NAAB-accredited undergraduate Architecture program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, management, and design team members.
• Willingness to learn in a flexible, cross-disciplinary work environment.
• Willingness to attend site visits and perform work in outdoor field conditions on occasion.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required for consideration:

• Relevant industry experience through coursework or prior internships in architecture or building design.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or SketchUp.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Description

$20-$25