Building Technology Intern

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Detroitoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aBuilding Technology Internto join our team.

What the Building Technology Studio does:

We provide focused and specialized multi-disciplinary services to architects, building owners, developers, contractors, product manufacturers and attorneys. For over 50 years we have offered comprehensive professional services for building enclosures, including professional service evaluations; forensic investigations; traditional and specialized system and component design; construction quality management; peer review; maintenance evaluations; pre-purchase assessments; existing facility evaluation and design; construction dispute support; and consultation in building enclosures and building sciences.

Working with us, you will:

• Work in specialized areas of technical design, evaluation and testing for exterior building enclosure systems: including roofs, walls, windows, curtain walls, skylights, and waterproofing.
• Perform work on both existing and new construction for most building types throughout the USA (the Building Technology Studio provides services to all SmithGroup offices as well as other architects, manufacturers, owners and contractors and materials manufacturers).
• Assist in model making, either by hand or through digital means.
• Operate with new computational tools, modeling, and evaluation processes for energy efficient design.
• Review and understand basic architectural or engineering concepts, as well as building code concepts.
• Receive mentorship from experienced design professionals.
• Visit a construction site(s) and/or completed project sites.

An ideal candidate has:

• Completed at least their sophomore year or actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Educational or prior professional work experience using Revit and familiarity with software such as Rhino, Sketch-up, Photoshop, Bluebeam, Adobe Illustrator, or InDesign and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intent to establish an NCARB Record and eligibility to participate in the Architectural Experience Program to earn professional licensure or completion of the Fundamentals in Engineering examination preferred.
• Interest in building science, building enclosures, or building enclosure testing and experimentation.
• Interest and/or experience participating in field surveys, forensic investigations, and testing.
• Interest in participation in local professional association events or other educational sessions to upgrade industry knowledge, business knowledge, and/or acquire new skills.

If you are interested in being considered for a SmithGroup internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to your portfolio on your application. Cover letters are optional, but highly encouraged to help us understand your interests.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August. We encourage you to apply early as the position will be filled on a rolling basis.