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HFS Company · 1 day ago

Architectural / Engineering Intern (Summer - Onsite)

8718 Botts Lane, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $20/hr

HFS Company is a nationally recognized AEC project management and consulting firm working through prime contracts on a variety of federal and military medical projects throughout the US and Europe. The Architectural / Engineering Intern will provide hands-on supervised support to architectural and engineering project teams while gaining real-world experience in design, documentation, and project coordination within a professional, multi-disciplinary A-E firm operating in a federally regulated environment.

Building MaterialReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with architectural and/or engineering design tasks under the supervision of licensed professionals

Support preparation of architectural and engineering drawings, calculations, and design documents using AutoCAD, Revit, and other A/E software

Participate in project meetings, design reviews, field measurements, and site walks as appropriate for learning purposes

Conduct calculations or code reviews and basic research on materials, building codes, and sustainability strategies as assigned and supervised

Collaborate with senior staff to propose creative, code-compliant solutions and contribute to problem-solving efforts

Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on project progress, coordination, and scheduling; prepare meeting minutes and supporting documentation as assigned

Organize and maintain project files, drafting standards, and documentation required for design reviews and project milestones

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other project team members

Perform other duties related to project support and learning objectives

Supporting architectural design development from schematic design through construction documents

Assisting with preparation and coordination of architectural drawings and details

Exposure to building codes, space planning, and design standards

Participation in design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination

Learning documentation standards for public-sector and healthcare facilities

Supporting engineering analysis, calculations, and system layouts under licensed engineers

Assisting with preparation of engineering drawings, schedules, and technical documentation

Exposure to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, or civil systems (based on discipline)

Participation in interdisciplinary coordination and constructability reviews

Learning engineering documentation standards within regulated project environments

Qualification

RevitAutoCADArchitectural principlesEngineering principlesAnalytical thinkingMath skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline), or a closely related field

Relevant coursework, studio, academic projects, or internship experience related to architecture or engineering preferred; prior professional experience not required

Basic understanding of architectural and/or engineering principles

Ability to interact in a professional manner with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think analytically, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute to problem-solving efforts

Strong organization, planning, and time management habits

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Good math skills and ability to analyze numerical data

Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

Knowledgeable of Internet usage

Ability to communicate with staff and others over the telephone and in person

Ability to input data into computer systems, make calculations, complete paperwork, and produce reports

Ability to read, review, comprehend, and mark/edit documents

Ability to travel locally or to project sites as needed for learning purposes