Building Envelope Intern - Field & Office Experience

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Field and office exposure

Job summary

SOCOTEC in the US is seeking a Building Envelope Intern to gain hands-on experience with exterior walls, windows, doors, roofs, waterproofing, and related envelope components while collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and project managers.

This internship mixes field visits with office work and offers mentorship, exposure to drawings and codes, and the chance to develop technical, communication, and problem‑solving skills for a career in building envelope consulting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Interest in building envelope design, construction, inspection, and engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and work on site and in office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field visits and construction site inspections.
• Observe exterior wall and building envelope construction phases.
• Assist with reviewing drawings and documentation.
• Support project teams with field reports and photography.
• Learn building codes and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and project managers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

SOCOTEC in the US is seeking a Building Envelope Intern to gain hands-on experience with exterior walls, windows, doors, roofs, waterproofing, and related envelope components while collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and project managers.

This internship mixes field visits with office work and offers mentorship, exposure to drawings and codes, and the chance to develop technical, communication, and problem‑solving skills for a career in building envelope consulting.