Intern Architect - Full Time

Russell and Dawson Inc. is a full-service Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and innovative building solutions. With over decades of experience, our East Hartford-based firm offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment for professionals who aspire to make a meaningful impact through design excellence.

We are currently looking for talented and motivated Intern Architects to join our dynamic project team. This is a full-time role where you will play a key part in all stages of design and project development, under the guidance of experienced architects and project managers.

• You will work closely with the Director of Design and/or Project Manager to support project execution across all phases of design and documentation.
  
  Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with architects, sub-consultants, and clients
• Attend weekly staff meetings, log work hours daily, and submit timesheets weekly
• Comply with internal policies and procedures

• Conduct existing condition surveys: take measurements, photos, and prepare base drawings
• Develop programming analysis: assess space needs, functions, and FF&E standards
• Ensure code and zoning compliance: including building occupancy, egress, accessibility, and energy codes (e.g., COMcheck)
• Contribute to site planning: setbacks, parking, landscaping, lighting, and ADA considerations
• Assist with LEED certification documentation and recommend sustainability strategies

• Create schematic design drawings: floor plans, elevations, and sections
• Coordinate with client consultants and sub-consultants
• Research building products and document code/function compliance
• Develop detailed designs: envelope detailing, joints, penetrations

• Produce construction drawings including schedules and annotated details
• Write technical specifications and basis of design documents
• Support permitting by responding to review comments
• Assist in bidding phase: pre-bid conferences and RFIs
• Participate in construction administration: site meetings, submittal reviews, and RFI responses
• Assist with project closeout: punch lists and final inspections

• Bachelor of Architecture from an NAAB-accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience at an architectural firm
• Proficiency in Revit

• Enrolled in NCARB AXP Architectural Experience Program
• Experience managing projects or coordinating consultants
• Exposure to government and commercial projects
• LEED AP accreditation or LEED documentation experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office, and knowledge of AHCA standards

• Salary:
  Competitive and negotiable based on experience
• Seven paid holidays, full time employees are eligible for paid - personal days, sick time, vacation after 90 days introductory period
• Medical insurance, 401(k), more per published policy

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.