Virtual Design Construction Intern | Germantown, MD

IMEG•Germantown, MD

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Virtual Design Construction Intern in Germantown, Maryland, for its Summer 2027 internship program. This is a full-time, in-office internship lasting 10–12 weeks. The intern supports the development and coordination of Building Information Models (BIM) throughout the project lifecycle and gains hands-on exposure to virtual design, model coordination, reality capture, and digital project delivery. The intern works with VDC specialists, designers, engineers, and project teams on real projects and learns about industry standards, construction practices, and emerging VDC technologies. The role supports mission-critical federal, healthcare, research, laboratory, and secure-facility projects. Applicants must be U.S. citizens because the work involves a federal contract. The position is part of an employee-owned firm and includes an assigned mentor and an intern cohort. The stated Maryland pay range is $22.00–$24.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on job-related factors.

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, VDC, and the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
U.S. citizenship 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 during design and construction phases.
Assist with model reviews, clash detection, issue tracking, and coordination activities.
Support 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.

Benefits

Paid internship with hands-on project work.
Assigned mentor and cohort of fellow interns.
Potential path to full-time employment; many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG.
Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
Health insurance, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
Employee wellness program.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO), described as generous.
Flexible schedule.
Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Annual bonuses and stock ownership options may be available.
Eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment.