Intern Architect

Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. (RKA) serves a diverse client base and strives to provide the highest level of professional service, project leadership, and design solutions for our Clients’ worship, business, education, community, health care, and residential projects. The majority of our projects include adaptive re‑use, renovations, expansion and restoration of older, sometimes significant, historic buildings. Our successful track‑record at the local and regional level has resulted in RKA commissions across the nation.

Our award‑winning 16‑year‑old firm is located in a vibrant area in the heart of downtown Columbus. We transformed an early 1900’s automotive repair garage into our architectural studio.

Full time position

• Involvement in all phases of projects from Programming through Construction Administration
• Design Team Leader collaborating with Project Manager to coordinate in‑house and outside consultant teams
• Prepare reports documenting the existing conditions of buildings and sites
• Participate in the architectural design process and coordinate design with the design team
• Prepare project manuals and technical specifications
• Client interface
• Construction Administration
• Assist with marketing initiatives and take part in interviews
• Assist Principals and Project Manager with in‑house firm management initiatives

• Degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited university
• Registered Architect in the state of Ohio and/or NCARB Certification
• 10 years of full time, post‑degree, architectural firm experience

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketch Up, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Suites
• Experience leading project teams on complex projects
• Experience in leading projects from concept through construction
• Experience with complex renovation, additions, and restoration projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills
• Experience in creating project manuals and technical specifications
• Construction Administration experience

• Signing bonus
• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays
• Employee Healthcare/Dental Insurance paid by firm
• 401k with employer match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid personal time‑off
• In‑house continuing education program
• Flexible work hours

Full time position

• Involvement in all phases of projects from Programming through Construction Administration
• Onsite documentation of existing conditions
• Prepare drawings and reports documenting the existing conditions of buildings and sites
• Assist Principals and PM with developing design options
• Research materials and products in accordance with project and budget requirements
• Prepare design presentations for commercial and residential projects
• Create marketing presentations
• Create social media posts and updates
• Meet and collaborate with product sales reps
• Prepare 2D drawings and 3D models for all project phases
• Assist PM with preparing project manuals and technical specifications
• Client interface

• Professional degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited university
• 2 years of full time, post‑degree, architectural firm experience

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketch Up, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Suites
• Experience with a variety of project types
• Experience with complex renovation, additions, and restoration projects
• Experience in creating drawings and reports that document the existing conditions of buildings and sites
• Excellent communication skills
• Self‑motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

• Signing bonus
• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays
• Employee Healthcare/Dental Insurance paid by firm
• 401k with employer match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid personal time‑off
• In‑house continuing education program
• Flexible work hours

RKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.