Intern, Design + Planning

Description

Why spend your summer with WithersRavenel? Growth. Community. Relationships. Sustainability. Make a difference.

We have a summer internship available in our Design Planning department in our Raleigh location. Internships at WithersRavenel are usually paid, full time positions that last from mid-May to the beginning of August.

WR Internships are hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Interns are asked to come equipped with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn from some of the best teammates in the industry. Interns are asked to share their internship goals with their supervisor and their teammates so that we can create a specific, individualized learning plan for each Intern experience. Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and come experience all of these while spending your summer learning from experts in our field! 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the review of data received from technical staff, analyze information, and determine compliance with standards and design concepts
• Assist with preliminary and completed layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings from technical notes, sketches, and/or other drawings, ensuring they meet our company and industry standards and codes
• Assist with the research of standards/codes as directed
• Under the direction of professional and technical staff, apply technical concepts and theoretical design information to real world situations
• Complete deliverables and project responsibilities per direction of technical staff
• Complete tasks as assigned by technical staff
• Organize project-related information per our Company policies and procedures
• Use various applications to generate drawings, reports, or other technical based deliverables based on specific project requirements
• Follow technical aspects and policies of the Department and Company
• Analyze technical problems related to a task with guidance
• Use current technology as much as practicable to design projects
• Participate in scheduled team meetings and as needed, project meetings

Requirements

Required:

• Pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture or applicable field
• Energetic, flexible, confident, and forward thinking
• The ability to execute tasks under deadlines and work with a PM to prioritize responsibilities
• Understanding of planning and/or design concepts and methods commensurate with experience
• A demonstration of personal investment in your career
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil3D
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred:

• Experience with advanced digital 3d rendering techniques
• Excellent hand graphics (plans, sections, perspectives)
• Experience with digital drawing tools and techniques
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications, specifically InDesign and Photoshop

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.