MEP & VDC Intern: BIM & Virtual Construction

Pepper Construction Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Networking opportunities

Team events

Volunteer opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Virtual Construction & MEP Services Intern to support both our Virtual Construction and MEP Services teams. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the planning, coordination, and execution of complex building systems through the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), virtual construction technologies, and MEP coordination processes.

The intern will collaborate with Virtual Construction specialists, MEP Coordinators,

Qualifications

• Current college student entering junior or senior year pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, BIM/Virtual Design & Construction, Computer Graphics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction technology, BIM/virtual design, and MEP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing project-specific virtual construction plans.
• Support model-based MEP coordination and participate in coordination meetings.
• Assist with clash detection and track coordination issues through resolution.
• Review construction documents, drawings, and models to identify coordination opportunities and conflicts.
• Help ensure coordinated work can be installed safely and in accordance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans, visual schedules, and coordination tools.
• Create VR/AR experiences to support communication and planning.
• Conduct model reviews and assist with BIM workflows and deliverables.
• Document coordination activities, meeting outcomes, and action items.
• Participate in project site visits to verify field conditions and support virtual construction and MEP coordination.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and trade partners to support project delivery.
• Assist with adoption and implementation of emerging construction tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Virtual Construction & MEP Services Intern to support both our Virtual Construction and MEP Services teams. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the planning, coordination, and execution of complex building systems through the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), virtual construction technologies, and MEP coordination processes.

The intern will collaborate with Virtual Construction specialists, MEP Coordinators,