Architectural Design Intern

Job Description
Job TitleArchitectural Design Intern
Location: Corporate
Department: Real Estate
Salary: $17.00
*This internship begins on May 20, 2024 and runs until August 8, 2024. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week).*
Position Summary: The Architectural Design Intern supports the Store Design team in the day-to-day activities to support Store Design Projects. This includes the review and cataloging of cabinetry shop drawings, assistance with presentations, maintenance for existing prototypes and managing of the materials library. Requires cross functional coordination with Store Design, Space Planning, Operations Engineering, Advertising, Retail Implementation and external Wawa vendors.
Principal Duties:

• Assist in reviewing cabinetry and furniture specifications and building materials which can include graphics, interiors and exterior finishes and lighting.

• Assist with production of drawings (floor plans, equipment plans, elevations and 2D & 3D design rendering, in the following systems: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp & Photoshop.

• Work with all outside architectural firms, material and equipment vendors and internal Wawa departments.

• Assist in the verification the equipment, cabinet and material specifications.

• Organized and update our Store Design data bases to current new store and remodel construction standards.

• Travel to site locations and observe and report on in the field construction conditions.

• Research and investigate potential new materials, finishes, manufacturers, and fixtures.

• Conduct research on Building Codes, Health Code and Regulatory Issues including accessibility.

• Maintain the drawing document computer archives to ensure the preservation of all approved permit drawing sets and record drawings.

• Essential Functions:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and computer skills
• Strong organizational skills, highly technical, and creative
• Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to keep an open mind to learn new things

Accepting Applications now through the end of February
Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or Higher
• Rising Junior or Rising Senior with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024, Spring 2025, December 2025 or Spring 2026.
• Candidate must be available from May 20, 2024 - August 8, 2024
• Studying towards an architectural or interior design degree
• Strong knowledge and proficient user of AutoCAD
• Strong in 3D visualization proficient skills with use of SketchUp nd Revit
• High Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Knowledge in spreadsheet based analytical tools, in the MS Office suite of programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Publisher

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.