Structural BIM Intern: Modeling & Drafting

RESPEC; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC in Rapid City seeks a Student Structural BIM Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will assist with BIM modeling, drafting, and design support under senior staff in the Facilities (Structural) Market Sector.

Work with engineers and designers to develop and coordinate models and construction documents, learning industry workflows and BIM standards while gaining real project exposure and mentoring.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining structural BIM models using 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)
• Follow established BIM standards, templates, and best practices while learning industry workflows

Skills

BIM modeling

Structural drafting

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in drafting/engineering tech

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

RESPEC in Rapid City seeks a Student Structural BIM Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will assist with BIM modeling, drafting, and design support under senior staff in the Facilities (Structural) Market Sector.

Work with engineers and designers to develop and coordinate models and construction documents, learning industry workflows and BIM standards while gaining real project exposure and mentoring.