Architecture Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Architecture Intern

Are you a hard-working and dedicated college student eager to gain valuable work experience in the dynamic field of design? Barge Design Solutions is looking for ambitious individuals like you to join us as an Architecture Intern for Summer 2025. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from great mentors and leaders, contribute to impactful projects, and jumpstart your career in architecture.

About Barge Design Solutions:
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is a distinguished, employee-owned engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. With a team of over 400 professionals, we proudly serve clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Recognized for our excellence, Barge is ranked No. 171 on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s 2021 Top 500 Design Firms list, No. 177 on Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms, and is certified as a Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose is to Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This purpose is underpinned by our core values, encapsulated by Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

By living out our purpose and integrating our values, we aim to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

The Opportunity:
As an Architecture Intern, you will immerse yourself in real-world projects, gaining practical experience and contributing meaningfully to our teams.

Project Involvement:
You will be involved in a variety of exciting projects, including:

• Construction, expansions, and renovations serving healthcare, industrial, parks and recreation, and water services.
• Wayfinding solutions for various facilities.

Your Impact:
You will make a tangible impact by:

• Supporting designers in completing critical project deliverables.
• Collaborating actively with team members on new ideas and innovations.
• Researching industry trends to inform design solutions.
• Contributing to client presentations, gaining exposure to client interactions.

Location & Schedule:

• Location: Nashville, TN or Knoxville, TN
• Number of positions available: 2
• Schedule: Summer 2025, working full-time hours (40) per week.
• Work Type: This is an in-person work opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This is a paid internship.
• Intern/co-op students are not eligible for company benefits.
• Housing assistance is not provided.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited university (in Architecture or a related design field).
• A current GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preference will be given to students that do not require sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled