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About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as an Architecture Co-op or Intern, you join a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will join our Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Practice and work with a team of licensed architects, experienced designers, and subject matter experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You’ll learn how we deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and deliver architectural solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
- Experience the responsibilities of a full‑time Architectural Designer while gaining exposure to
- Support architectural design efforts for manufacturing, distribution, and industrial facilities under the guidance of licensed architects and senior designers
- Assist with developing facility programs based on client requirements, operational needs, and applicable codes
- Contribute to the creation of floor plans, base plans, code summaries, renderings, and schematic design sketches
- Support coordination of architectural work across engineering disciplines within multi‑disciplinary project teams
- Assist with researching building codes, zoning requirements, materials, and alternative construction methods
- Help prepare design documentation and support plan development for permitting and construction
- Participate in reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and responding to RFIs during pre‑construction and construction phases
- Work with project teams in the office and occasionally on‑site to support design development, coordination, and implementation activities
- Travel as needed to client sites to assist with site visits, design coordination, or project support
- Make a day‑to‑day impact by contributing thoughtfully, conducting yourself with integrity, and strengthening relationships with clients and teammates
What You’ll Bring
You’re eager to learn, collaborate, and grow within a people‑first organization. You bring curiosity, accountability, and a desire to apply what you’re learning in school to real‑world architectural projects.
You have:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to support multiple project tasks
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to work effectively with teammates, leaders, and project partners
- Internship, co‑op, academic, or project experience related to architecture, facility design, drafting, construction, or the built environment (preferred)
- Familiarity with architectural design tools such as AutoCAD and/or Revit (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A willingness to travel for project needs, including site visits and on‑site learning opportunities
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Architecture or a related discipline
- Junior or senior standing (preferred)
- Interest in pursuing architectural licensure and continued professional development
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Co-Op or Intern, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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