Development Communication Internship Jobs in Oregon

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play.

With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: The early-career architectural professional supports project teams through programming, design, documentation, permitting, construction administration, and closeout. Working under the guidance of project architects, project managers, and senior designers, this role contributes to coordinated project deliverables, participates in consultant and client communication, and develops practical knowledge of codes, building systems, materials, and construction.

The successful candidate is curious, organized, receptive to feedback, and committed to producing thoughtful, accurate work while continuing to grow professionally. Role accountabilities: Support architectural projects from programming and concept design through construction documentation, construction administration, and closeout. Prepare and revise plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, diagrams, presentations, and other project deliverables under the guidance of senior staff.

Develop coordinated Revit models and drawing sets in accordance with established project standards and quality procedures. Assist with research related to building codes, accessibility requirements, zoning, materials, products, and building systems. Coordinate architectural work with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants.

Participate in internal project meetings, design reviews, consultant coordination meetings, and client presentations; document decisions and follow-up items as assigned. Incorporate review comments and feedback into models, drawings, and other project documents accurately and promptly. Assist with construction-phase services, including site observations, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, punch lists, and closeout documentation.

Maintain organized project files and support the timely completion of assigned tasks, milestones, and deliverables. Communicate clearly with team members, ask questions when direction is needed, and raise coordination or technical concerns promptly. Contribute ideas that advance design quality, sustainability, inclusivity, and the needs of project users.

Participate in professional development, mentorship, and licensure activities while building increased responsibility over time. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Up to two years of relevant experience through internships, summer employment, or professional practice preferred.

Registered architect or actively pursuing architectural registration. Foundational knowledge of architectural design, building construction, detailing, building codes, accessibility, and construction documentation. Ability to interpret design direction, develop work with guidance, incorporate feedback, and communicate questions or concerns clearly.

Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills. Working proficiency in Revit and familiarity with Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite and related project collaboration tools. Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, technical development, communication skills, and contribution to academic, internship, or professional projects.

Interest in educational architecture, particularly K-12 and higher education environments, preferred. Why Arcadis. We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.

We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis.

Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions.

These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $91,000.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.