VDC/BIM Engineer Intern – 3D Visualization

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Austin, TX, offers a VDC internship to train with our Virtual Design & Construction team while assisting with Houston projects, with a final transfer to Houston. Ideal candidates understand building construction, have BIM experience (classroom or on-the-job), thrive in teams, and are curious about innovative approaches.

This role emphasizes multi-tasking and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Understand building construction, engineering, or architecture.
• Experience with BIM software programs or in-class BIM projects.
• Thrives in a team environment and can contribute to larger projects.
• Shows curiosity to push innovative ideas and multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual simulations to validate site logistics, safety, sequencing, and VR experiences.
• Coordinate 3D activities with operations from kickoff through closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks: quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-ups.
• Drive research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize execution and project quality.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

Lumion

Job description

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Austin, TX, offers a VDC internship to train with our Virtual Design & Construction team while assisting with Houston projects, with a final transfer to Houston. Ideal candidates understand building construction, have BIM experience (classroom or on-the-job), thrive in teams, and are curious about innovative approaches.

This role emphasizes multi-tasking and collaborative problem solving.