BIM Intern: Structural Modeling & Drafting

RE/SPEC Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking a Student Structural BIM Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Rapid City. The role focuses on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and structural drafting support, working with engineers and designers to develop models and construction documents.

Under supervision, the intern will gain mentoring and exposure to professional consulting services, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real project workflows while supporting coordination and industry-standard practices.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate's degree in drafting, architectural/structural engineering technology, or a related field.
• Interest in structural design and BIM workflows.
• Coursework or experience related to structural drafting or BIM.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining structural BIM models using software such as Revit under the guidance of senior staff.
• Support the preparation of structural drawings, details, and model-based documentation for various project phases.
• Coordinate with structural engineers and BIM technicians to incorporate design changes and redlines into models.
• Perform basic model checks to help identify clashes, inconsistencies, or missing information.
• Organize and manage BIM files in accordance with company standards and project requirements.
• Extract quantities, schedules, and basic model data as needed to support engineering tasks.
• Participate in coordination meetings and gain exposure to multidisciplinary workflows (structural, architectural, MEP).

Skills

BIM proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in drafting or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

RESPEC is seeking a Student Structural BIM Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Rapid City. The role focuses on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and structural drafting support, working with engineers and designers to develop models and construction documents.

Under supervision, the intern will gain mentoring and exposure to professional consulting services, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real project workflows while supporting coordination and industry-standard practices.