LiDAR + BIM Coordination Intern

Hansen Consulting Group • Clarksville, TN

4h • $72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The LiDAR + BIM Coordination Intern supports reality capture, point cloud processing, scan-to-BIM modeling, and BIM coordination on live projects. The role includes planning and conducting terrestrial LiDAR scans of existing buildings, sites, and active construction, as well as supporting mobile, handheld, or drone-based capture when needed. The intern processes scan data, checks its accuracy and coverage, produces project deliverables, and helps create and update as-built Revit models from point clouds.

The intern also compares scans with design models, assists with clash detection and reporting, participates in weekly BIM coordination meetings, follows up on open issues, and helps maintain BIM standards and model organization in the common data environment. The position offers training, mentorship, ownership of real project deliverables, and a portfolio of scan and model work. A potential path to full-time employment after graduation is mentioned.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Ability to work on active job sites and travel locally.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laser scanners or point cloud software such as ReCap, Cyclone, or Scene.
• Exposure to Navisworks or other clash detection tools.
• OSHA 10 certification or FAA Part 107 certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct terrestrial LiDAR scans of existing buildings, sites, and in-progress construction.
• Set up scan positions, targets, and control points to meet project accuracy requirements.
• Support mobile, handheld, or drone-based capture, including photogrammetry, when projects require it.
• Follow site safety rules, care for equipment, and maintain accurate field logs.
• Register, clean, and georeference scan data using point cloud processing software.
• Check registration accuracy and point cloud coverage, and flag gaps for re-scan.
• Export and manage deliverables, including point clouds, TruViews or web viewers, and 2D floor plans and elevations.
• Build and update as-built Revit models from point clouds to the agreed Level of Development (LOD).
• Compare scans against design models to identify as-built versus as-designed deviations.
• Run clash detection and help prepare clash reports.
• Attend weekly BIM coordination meetings with designers and trades, and track and follow up on open issues.
• Help maintain BIM standards, file naming, and model organization in the common data environment.

Benefits

• Ownership of real scan-to-BIM deliverables on live projects, not just shadowing.
• Training on professional-grade scanners and industry software.
• Mentorship from experienced VDC and BIM professionals.
• A portfolio of point cloud and model work to show future employers.
• Potential path to a full-time role after graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed