2027 Summer Internship – BIM / VDC (8 Weeks) - Talent Pool

VIATechnik; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

VIATechnik in Chicago offers a Summer BIM/VDC Internship designed for students seeking real exposure to how complex buildings are delivered. Interns shadow experienced BIM and VDC professionals on active projects, gaining visibility into multiple trades, coordination strategies, and client-facing workflows that shape real construction outcomes.

By program end, you will understand how models drive decisions, solve problems, and contribute to project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Attend internal and client meetings
• Take and distribute meeting notes
• Assist with model reviews, QA/QC, and documentation
• Observe coordination, RFIs, and client communication

Skills

Revit

Job description

This is an onsite/hybrid role at one of the VIATechnik Offices (Chicago, NYC). Open to remote. US work authorization is required.

About VIATechnik:

VIATechnik is on a mission to lead the built environment in creating a better future, today. We are one team of over 500 digital experts around the globe. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed architects, engineers, tradespersons, researchers, and business leaders. Together, we empower clients through high-quality, high-velocity experiences that consistently improve outcomes across the design, construction, and operations of buildings and infrastructure. Our clients include Amazon, Mars Wrigley, and National Geographic, the firms shaping the world's most ambitious projects.

Role Overview

Our Summer BIM/VDC Internship is designed for students who want real exposure to how complex buildings are actually delivered - and who want to build skills that set them apart before graduation. Interns work alongside experienced BIM and VDC professionals on active projects, gaining visibility into multiple trades, coordination strategies, and client-facing workflows that most students don't see until years into their careers. By the end of the program, you won't just understand how models are built - you'll understand how they drive decisions, solve problems, and shape real construction outcomes. If you're curious, motivated, and want a head start in a high-demand field, this internship gives you a meaningful edge.

Format:

Project Shadowing + Instruction + Capstone

Program Overview

This internship program immerses interns in real-world BIM/VDC project delivery. Interns shadow active project teams, attend structured technical sessions, and complete a guided capstone project.

Project Shadowing & Assisted Delivery

Weekly SME Learning Series

Capstone Project

• Attend internal and client meetings
• Take and distribute meeting notes
• Assist with model reviews, QA/QC, and documentation
• Observe coordination, RFIs, and client communication

Weekly 60-90 minute sessions covering BIM fundamentals, Revit, coordination, BIM for GCs and Owners, and Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Each intern completes a mentor-guided capstone project simulating a real BIM/VDC scenario, ending with a formal presentation.

Compensation

• The pay for this position is $25- $30, hourly.

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik seeks to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.