2027 Summer Internship - BIM / VDC

Adams-Electric-Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Mentorship program

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

Adams Electric Company offers a paid Summer Internship Program designed to give students real-world experience in electrical design and construction management. You will work with our in-house VDC team, learning AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM processes while collaborating with clients and project teams.

The program pairs you with a mentor to help grow your career interests, with opportunities to participate in meetings and multiple projects during the internship in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Pursuing college junior or senior in design, electrical, or construction management.
• Analytical thinking and design.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Familiar with BIM/3D modeling software and construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of layout and design of electrical systems per contract documents and Electrical Code.
• Conduct clash detection studies and communicate results to project team.
• Develop coordination studies and scheduling with other trades.
• Produce 3D BIM models using current design information and specifications.
• Develop and design Model Families reflecting code, specs, and data.
• Learn to produce construction documents from BIM/3D models.
• Assist in providing quantity takeoffs, BOMs, and schedules from BIM/3D models.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

BIM software familiarity

Education

Engineering/Construction related major

Tools

BlueBeam

Revit

NavisWorks

Job description

Adams Electric Company's Summer Internship Program is a PAID, challenging, dynamic, fun and educational experience. We pride ourselves on allowing our interns to make a real value-added impact during their time with us by giving them opportunities to see the company from all different angles, participating in meetings with our clients and other team members, working on multiple projects and more! We take an individualized approach to our internships and specifically pair you with a mentor who knows the business and will grow your career interests.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adams Electric supports our own In-House Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Team. The VDC Team consists of Building Information Modeling (BIM) associates and technology that integrates the project team, systems, business models and construction practices into a collaborative process that adds value to our clients. Critical Thinking and Complex Problem Solving are skills that will be utilized and developed. Learn the latest AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks systems

• Assist in coordination all layout and design of electrical systems in accordance with contract documents and Electrical Code
• Conduct thorough clash detection studies and communicate to the project team effectively and quickly
• Develop coordination studies and collaborative scheduling while working with other trades
• Produce 3D BIM models using the latest information in dimensions, design specifications, materials and quantities
• Develop and design "Model Families" for all electrical projects reflecting all current electrical code, specs, manufacturing data, electrical load and data
• Learn how to produce construction documents and drawings from BIM/3D models
• Assist in providing quantity takeoff, bill of materials and schedules from BIM/3D models

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• College Junior or Senior preferred
• Design/Electrical Engineering/Construction Management and other related majors preferred
• Analytical thinking and design
• Ability to adapt in stressful/demanding situationsStrong teamwork skills
• Knowledge of BlueBeam, Revit, Navis Works and/or other construction software and Virtual Design software

If you want a challenging, value-added experience that will launch your career in the construction industry, Adams Electric Internship Program is a perfect fit!

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.