National A/E firm designing innovative facilities for health, academia, science & tech.
One-year fellowship focused on healthcare planning, design, and research.
7 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Tampa, FL
Hybrid
Company Size
491 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Structural Engineering
Planning & Consultation
Innovation & Analytics
Sustainable Design
Strategic Planning
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Higher Education
Science and Technology
Strategic Planning
Master Planning
Landscape Architecture
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Role
Description
ai modeling
research study
healthcare design
client meetings
collaboration
knowledge sharing
Collaborate across disciplines (internal and external) to develop holistic problem-solving.
Focus 65% of your time on healthcare project work and dedicate 35% to research, with the opportunity to select both a primary design mentor and research mentor.
Work on a year-long research study based on your interest and alignment with Flad’s strategic healthcare initiatives, which include:
Be involved in client leadership and user group meetings, patient focus groups, public meetings, consultant coordination, and Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings.
Receive mentorship from multiple healthcare planning, design, research, and analytics leaders within Flad. Participate in quarterly check-ins with mentors to review progress, expectations, and goals.
Have opportunities to share knowledge through regular meetings, quarterly updates, and a final presentation and white paper.
Leveraging AI for Pre-design, Simulations, Modeling, and Design Research
Attend two healthcare architectural conferences with registration, airfare, hotel, and meals covered by Flad.
Participate in the research, planning, and design of innovative healthcare environments for top-tier healthcare organizations, including academic medical centers and large community health systems.
Provide two (2) Letters of Recommendation from faculty or design/research professionals
Requirements
master's
healthcare design
beginner revit
sketchup
rhino
sustainability
Master’s degree in Architecture with a certification in Healthcare Design or a healthcare-related thesis.
Letters of Reference and Essays can be uploaded along with your application as portfolio documents. They may also be emailed to [email protected] and marked as Healthcare Fellowship to supplement your online application.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university with completion of a Design and Health program/courses.
Previous internship experience preferred.
Beginner Revit knowledge required.
Master’s degree in Interior Design with a certification in Healthcare Design or a healthcare-related thesis.
Physician and Staff Experience (how the built environment influences staff experience and reduces burnout)
One of the following degrees are required:
Sustainability accreditation preferred.
Experience with SketchUp and/or Rhino and 3D rendering software preferred.
Submit an essay (maximum two (2) pages) addressing the following:
Benefits
Continuing education and career development – internal programs; funds set aside for external programs, licensure and sustainability support, annual professional registration and organization reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Receive exposure to inpatient and outpatient health care environments and workflows and innovative technologies used for healthcare planning and design.
Environments for Cancer Care, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurology
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Baseline and Post-occupancy Evaluations
How will this fellowship help you achieve your long-term career goals? Where do you see yourself in five or ten years, and how does this fellowship fit into that plan?
Virtual Interviews - Mid-January 2026
Training + Development
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Interview process
virtual interviews conducted in mid‑january 2026.
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1927
Year Established
The firm was established in Madison, Wisconsin, and has since grown into a national leader in science and technology facility design.
Ranked #17
Ranking
The firm is ranked as one of the top architectural engineering firms in the U.S., specifically noted for laboratory design by BD+C.
Revenue $198M
Annual Revenue
The firm generates significant revenue, reflecting its strong financial position and expansive project range.
Employee-Owned 1985
Employee Ownership Since
apotentially unique ownership structure provides stability and alignment with employee interests, predating many modern workplace trends.
Typical projects include high-performance labs, academic research facilities, hospitals, corporate R&D centers, and campus master plans.
Their services span architecture, interior design, structural and landscape engineering, master planning, sustainable design, innovation & analytics.
They have offices in ten U.S. cities, enabling both local presence and national reach, including Boston and San Diego expansions.
Specializing in environments that foster discovery and healing, their work often supports cutting-edge science and healthcare breakthroughs.
Culture + Values
We honor the creative spirit in all things.
We foster an environment of trust, integrity, and respect.
Environment + Sustainability
Rank 22
Sustainability Giants List
Ranked No. 22 on Interior Design’s Top 100 Sustainability Giants List in 2024.
1.75k lbs
Waste Diverted
Composting program diverted 1,750 lbs of waste in the Madison office.
50% Energy Savings
Research Building Efficiency
Achieved 50% modeled energy cost savings over baseline in one research building.
Signed The AIA 2030 Commitment to achieve operational carbon neutrality on all projects by 2030.
Signatory to SE 2050 initiative aiming for net‑zero embodied carbon structural systems by 2050.
Library of vetted materials selected based on environmental impacts.
Joined I²SL’s Labs2Zero program to develop laboratory‑specific emissions certification and decarbonization roadmap.
Hybrid‑work policy plus subsidized transit and bike commuting to reduce travel emissions.
Early adopter of LEED, WELL, Green Globes firsts in lab/healthcare; many projects achieved LEED Platinum and WELL certifications.
Inclusion & Diversity
No explicit DEI strategy or gender‑based statistics found on website or LinkedIn.