What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Intern position at BCA Architects & Engineers?
WHY BCA?
BCA is a leading Architecture and Engineering firm in New York State, offering a full range of services, including architecture, civil, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, transportation, landscape, and environmental engineering.
With offices in Ithaca, Binghamton, Saratoga Springs, Rochester, Syracuse, and Watertown, we serve institutional clients, shaping communities through K-12 schools, water/wastewater infrastructure, roads, bridges, colleges, and healthcare facilities.
Our modern offices provide cutting-edge technology, fostering innovation in our workflows. For over 50 years, we've built lasting, trust-based relationships that make our work both professionally and personally rewarding.
EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS
BCA is seeking Architectural Interns for Summer 2025. If you thrive on challenges and enjoy solving problems creatively, this internship will provide hands-on experience to build a strong foundation for your career.
As a BCA intern, you'll collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers, working on real projects under the guidance of licensed professionals. Youll gain experience in schematic design, renderings, and construction documents, with opportunities to attend client meetings, visit construction sites, and engage in the day-to-day workings of the firm.
Beyond project experience, our internship program includes skill-building activities to support your professional growth. You'll gain insights into firm management, business development, and industry-related soft skills while also receiving portfolio and resume guidance.
What Youll Gain:
- Hands-on experience with design charettes and coordination meetings
- Direct involvement in construction projects
- Cross-discipline coordination throughout all project phases
- Constructability detailing and application of REVIT in a professional setting
- Resume and portfolio-building workshops
- Quality mentorship from experienced designers, architects, and firm leadership
Education Requirement:
- Actively enrolled in a bachelors degree program in architecture, preferably in the third or fourth year of study.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ideal candidates should be creative, energetic, committed, flexible, self-motivated, and a strong communicator.
- Proficient in design software. We use Revit at BCA.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to present to others in small and large group formats.
We receive numerous applications to our Internship Program each year. It is advised that your application is submitted as soon as possible for consideration in this competitive program.
This opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Salary : $20 - $23