Virtual Design Construction Intern | Germantown, MD

IMEG Consultants•Germantown, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Virtual Design Construction Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program in Germantown, Maryland. Over the 10–12-week, full-time, in-office program, the intern will support development and coordination of Building Information Models (BIM) throughout the project lifecycle. Working with VDC Specialists, designers, engineers, and project teams, the intern will gain hands-on experience with virtual design, model coordination, reality capture, and digital project delivery on real projects. The role also provides exposure to industry standards, construction practices, and emerging VDC technologies. U.S. citizenship is required because this work supports a federal contract. The intern will contribute to projects supporting government and municipal clients and science and technology markets. IMEG describes the program as paid, with an assigned mentor, a cohort of fellow interns, and opportunities to work across disciplines and offices. The company is 100% employee-owned and notes that interns and co-ops may convert to full-time roles. The stated Maryland pay range is $22.00–$24.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on job-related factors. The posting also mentions potential annual bonuses and stock ownership options, as well as employee benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical certification, or related education in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong interest in BIM, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), and the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
U.S. citizenship is required for the federal contract.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and other BIM/VDC software.
Basic understanding of construction methods and building systems.
Previous coursework, internship experience, or exposure to BIM, CAD, construction, or engineering technology.
Experience with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or related design software.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and maintaining BIM models and project documentation under the direction of VDC staff.
Support model updates, revisions, and coordination throughout design and construction phases.
Assist with model reviews, clash detection, issue tracking, and coordination activities.
Support the creation and organization of construction drawings, model deliverables, and project documentation.
Assist with field verification, including collecting measurements and documenting existing conditions.
Participate in reality capture and scan-to-BIM workflows, including point-cloud review and model development.
Assist with developing and maintaining Revit families, content libraries, and project standards.
Support file management, data organization, and digital project delivery processes.
Attend project and coordination meetings to gain exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration and construction workflows.
Perform other VDC-related duties as assigned.