Medical Planning Intern

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Detroitoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aMedical Planning Internto join our team.

Working with us, you will: #Intern

• Assist in medical facility planning, programming, medical equipment planning, and report writing.
• Assist in the planning/programming for client meetings or other client presentations.
• Conduct research, assist with the completion of data analyses, and develop reports.
• Assist in the analysis of long-term healthcare facility needs and develop solutions involving construction of new facilities and major rehabs of existing facilities.
• Assist in the analysis of space utilization, determine space requirements for expanding, and create solutions to meet evolving space needs.
• Perform limited design assignments under direct supervision.
• Work from plans/designs of others to compile data and perform design computations.

An ideal candidate:

• Minimum 1 year of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pursuing a degree in Architecture, with interest in Planning for Health and/or Science & Technology projects, with a minimum of 3 years of education; preferably with the intent to obtain a Master's degree.
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be detailed oriented and able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well number pressure.
• Communicates and works professionally with all levels including co-workers, management, clients, etc.

SmithGroup promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff, as well as hybrid work options that give interns the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. Our 12-week summer internships are held between May-August. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as spots fill up quick!