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Architectural Design Intern

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: NVR, Inc.
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    Engineering Design & Technologists
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
NVR has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. NVR, Inc. is the parent company for Ryan Homes, NV Homes and Heartland Homes. As a Top 5 US home builder, we're committed to quality and to our customers and we take pride in the over 510,000 new homes we have sold and built across the country. Working in the homebuilding industry is tangible and rewarding, but not every job at NVR requires a hard hat.

We don't just sell and build new homes; we also manage teams, acquire land, manufacture materials, provide mortgages to our customers, and provide corporate support to NVR's multi-billion-dollar business operations.

NVR is looking for an intelligent, highly motivated, positive, results-oriented Intern to join our Architectural Services Department. You will be part of the team responsible for developing the construction documentation and programming used throughout the sales, permitting, and homebuilding processes for Ryan, NV, and Heartland Homes. These brands under the parent company NVR are one of the nation's top 5 homebuilders.

As an Architectural Services Department (ASD) Summer Intern with NVR, your paid internship will allow you to gain experience in a variety of business segments. It will provide the foundation you need to succeed in the homebuilding industry. In fact, many of our summer interns go on to join NVR full time after graduation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Architectural Design:
Immerse yourself in design aspects of the homebuilding industry by learning from our experienced professionals and leaders in Architecture, Fabrication, HVAC, Estimating, Engineering.

* Spend time shadowing and assisting our experienced workforce within ASD

* Work directly with licensed architects in the design of residential homes.

* Participate in the creation of 3D residential architectural models, including structural analysis, floor and roof framing layouts, wall bracing analysis, and truss design.

* Assist homebuilding personnel in resolving permitting and inspection issues.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to spend time in other areas of our business:

* Building Products:
Get a glimpse into manufacturing operations with a tour of NVR's production plant

* Homebuilding:
Spend time shadowing and assisting an experienced Project Manager in the field

Qualifications:

* Highly driven with leadership skills

* Experience with AutoCAD

* 3D modeling experience preferred

* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with customers and business partners

* Currently enrolled in a college degree program, in the area of Architecture or Engineering, and preferably scheduled to graduate within 12 months of the internship

Life at NVR

At NVR, your desire to excel is matched by our commitment to your success and we'll give you the tools and industry knowledge you need. Our management team is tenured and talented, nearly 80% of them promoted from within, so you'll find mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.

NVR also offers benefits among the best in the industry that reflect the strong commitment we have to all of our employees.

* Competitive Compensation

* Home Purchase Discount

* Mortgage and Settlement Services Discounts

* Comprehensive Health, Life and Disability Insurance

* 401(k) (Full-time employees are eligible to contribute immediately)

* Employee Stock Ownership Program

* Vacation and Holidays

In addition to the traditional benefits, we offer all our employees stock ownership through a profit sharing trust as part of our retirement savings package. NVR has had the highest Earnings Per Share growth rate in the homebuilding industry for the past 10 years, so as we grow financially, so do you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug Testing and Credit Check are required.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsor ships.

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