Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Knickerbocker Group is a seeking highly motivated, creative and passionate Intern / Co-op to join our team in our Portland and/or Boothbay offices for their 2025 Internship / Co-Op. This individual will work under the supervision of an assigned Lead Architect to support various projects. The ideal candidate for this position will be a talented individual with an inquisitive and proactive mindset.

If selected, the Intern/Co-op will:

• Participate in all phases of the design process.
• Provide technical support of the design concept.
• Conduct project specific code and zoning research.
• Support the production of permittable contract documents and deliverables.
• Prepare for client meetings and presentations.
• Generate 3D models and renderings.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have strong visual presentation and graphic skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to communicate designs verbally.
• Have strong organization and time management skills.
• Be self-motivated; work well under pressure; be able to work with minimal instruction for routine tasks.
• Understand the principles of sustainable design.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be working toward 5-year Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree.
• Be proficient in:
  • Revit
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Suite
• Have some experience using:
  • AutoCAD
  • Sketchup
  • Hand drafting
  • Procore, BIM 360, and 3D rendering would be a plus

LOCATION

Our Portland office is in walking distance from the vibrant Old Port, and our Boothbay office is a 10 minute drive from the quaint downtown Boothbay Harbor. Our third office will be opening in Brunswick, with a date TBD!

HOUSING

Students are responsible for securing their own housing, but the company is available to answer questions or to provide additional assistance during the search. 

CULTURE AT KG

As a 100% employee-owned company, we value balance—time with family, community involvement, and embracing all that Maine has to offer. Knickerbocker Group has been repeatedly recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine and as Best Architect and Best Builder by Down East magazine. If you're excited to join a dynamic team working on top-tier residential and commercial projects, this is the place for you!

ABOUT KNICKERBOCKER GROUP

Knickerbocker Group is a 100% employee-owned, award-winning design-build firm specializing in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, property management, and construction services for custom homes and commercial spaces across Maine. With offices in Boothbay, Portland, and soon Brunswick, we are a passionate team dedicated to creativity and craftsmanship from design to field execution. Our Maine-rooted, nationally recognized work is driven by continuous learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to refining the design-build process. With nearly 50 years of experience, we deliver top-tier service in a flexible, dynamic, and fun work environment that inspires innovation and impact. 

Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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