VDC Technician Intern (Summer 2027)

CRB•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

CRB is seeking a VDC Technician Intern for a summer internship focused on real-world project work and learning from industry professionals. Under the direction of an assigned mentor, the intern will develop and implement project deliverables and help create and review project documents. The intern will assist the VDC Coordinator with coordinating discipline deliverables within project models, including creating views, running audits, organizing sheet packages, managing data, and performing clash detection. The role involves upholding and communicating VDC standards with clients, sub-consultants, and project disciplines. Projects include existing-building renovations and new construction, with documentation spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Architecture, and Process disciplines. The intern will also develop project documents such as calculations, reports, construction drawings, and specifications; assist with conceptual designs and design-team coordination under the project team lead; and coordinate with other disciplines and internal and external team members, including vendors, clients, and contractors.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Aided Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or an equivalent field.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data sets and develop actionable insights.
Willingness to communicate and collaborate with multiple disciplines and internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, clients, and contractors.
Eagerness to learn about the AEC industry and apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering applications.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in the Food & Beverage or Life Sciences industry.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D collaboration tools such as Navisworks, BIM360 Suite, and Assemble.
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards within the AEC industry.
Prior internship or co-op experience in CAD, BIM, Engineering Design, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement project deliverables under the direction of an assigned mentor.
Help create and review project documents for CRB projects.
Assist the VDC Coordinator in coordinating discipline deliverables within the project model.
Create views, run audits, organize sheet packages, manage data, and perform clash detection.
Uphold and communicate VDC standards with clients, sub-consultants, and project disciplines.
Develop project documents, including calculations, reports, construction drawings, and specifications, in coordination with regulatory bodies and industry standards.
Assist with conceptual designs and coordinate with the design team under the project team lead.
Coordinate with other disciplines and internal and external team members, including vendors, clients, and contractors.