CAD/Modeling Technician Intern Summer 2027

Hoffman Construction Company • Childress, TX

75d • Onsite

About The Position

The CAD/Modeling Tech Intern will work Hoffman Layout and Modeling and report to the VDC Team. This internship provides students with hands-on experience supporting Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and reality capture initiatives on projects. The intern will work closely with VDC team members and field personnel to use industry-leading technologies and workflows related to laser scanning, point cloud processing, BIM, and 3D modeling. This position is in-person and will support job site teams while providing opportunities for professional growth and practical application of classroom learning.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics, or a related field.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 50% of the time, with the occasional requirement to move about the construction site.
• Must be able to access work being done on multiple levels.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machines, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally uses machinery and other tools to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to; visually inspect work, look for small defects, and small parts, and/or operate machines (including inspection); use measurement devices; and/or assemble or fabricate parts.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license.
• The worker is required to have the ability to perform duties such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents.
• Must be able to occasionally work in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary.
• Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and, on the phone/digital meetings.
• Mental alertness, accuracy and attention to detail required.

Nice To Haves

• Assist with receiving, organizing, processing, and archiving point cloud files from field project team members.
• Support the compilation, registration, and publishing of point cloud data using Leica Register 360 and other reality capture software.
• Assist in interpreting point clouds, construction documents, and survey data to develop 2D and 3D maps and models using Revit, Civil 3D, Cyclone, and related software.
• Participate in quality control reviews to verify point cloud and model accuracy against survey control.
• Assist in creating conceptual models, visualizations, photorealistic renderings, fly-throughs, and other materials to support project and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with VDC team members on project deliverables while developing technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and archive point cloud files from field project team members.
• Compile, register and publish point cloud data using Leica Register 360.
• Interpret point clouds, construction documents, and other survey data sources to create accurate 2D and 3D maps and models using Revit, Civil 3D, and Cyclone software.
• Verify point cloud and model accuracy to survey control.
• Create conceptual models, photorealistic renders, fly-throughs, and other material to assist in marketing ventures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree