Graduate Intern - Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Architectural Design

There are two (2) available positions for this opportunity: one summer internship and one full-year internship. These positions will work directly with the Facilities and Infrastructure (F&I) Architecture team to support the architectural review of a multi-billion dollar capital development at SEA and provide valuable insight into the details of aviation architecture.  The position provides a unique opportunity to understand the “owner’s” perspective including exposure to current projects in all phases of design and construction, at all project scales.  Intern will work closely with team of four licensed architects and will receive 1:1 mentoring to develop design, technical, and professional skills.  Unique professional development opportunity to interact with nationally recognized architecture firms working at SEA.  These positions are eligible for NCARB AxP credits.  

Some of your essential duties will include:

• Support Asset Management asset verification with research, site walks, data/photo collection, and data entry. 
• Research record documents such as plans, specifications, submittals, and technical reports to verify existing infrastructure locations. 
• Attend project meetings, job site walks, Architecture Design review meetings, and assist with internal design discussions and meeting minutes.  
• Conceptual development and technical drawings for small scale projects. 
• Support and manage architecture library development, including researching, cataloging new materials, and organizing vendor meetings and continuing education events.   
• Support Architecture and Landscape Guidelines and Standards updates, including research, cross-referencing other standards or specifications, graphic design, photography, and documenting existing conditions. 
• Assisting with Accessibility Facility Audits and attending SEA Accessibility Advisory Committee Meetings. 
• Support the development of the external Architecture website.

• A Student – You must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or completed fourth (4th) year of a five (5) year Bachelor of Architecture program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) of a graduate degree program related to Architecture.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Technology – You have knowledge of AutoCAD or drafting program, Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign and Illustrator. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam software. Encouraged but not required: Revit or other 3D software and/or GIS.
• Organized and Proactive – You must have the ability to read construction drawings and understand basic drafting principles.  You’re adept to listen well, ask questions, follow directions, and work independently for multiple hours at a time. 
• Communicator – You possess strong analytical, organizational, time management skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desired – We hope you have previous experience in an architecture firm or public agency. Exposure to design and/or construction process.