Virtual Design & Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is offering an Intern position focused on Virtual Building (VDC) and Digital Technologies. You will gain hands-on experience across office and field settings, supporting 3D modeling, VR/AR, 4D scheduling, and coordination with architects, engineers and owners.

Open to undergraduate students, this internship involves tasks from RFIs to document reviews, site visits, and participation in weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student seeking hands-on experience in construction with VDC.
• Willingness to relocate to remote sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist VDC and project teams through all project phases.
• Work at office and job site; relocation to remote sites may be required.
• Support 3D modeling, VR/AR, 4D scheduling, and 5D takeoffs.
• Prepare RFIs and assist with document reviews; attend weekly meetings.
• Support safety and quality control in collaboration with field teams.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Sketchup

Autodesk CAD

Revit

Navisworks Manage

Job description

Additional Locations

• 100 West Main St., Salisbury
• 4431 North Front St, Suite 103, Harrisburg
• 366 Walker Drive, State College

Position Type

Intern

What It Takes

Open to undergraduate students interested in gaining hands‑on practical experience in the construction field with a specialization in Virtual Building practices and Digital Technologies.

Qualified applicants will assist our VDC and project teams through all phases of a project—from initiation through turnover.

• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote-sites may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Intern Job Description

Reporting Relationship: Depending on the work assignment, interns will report to a VDC Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, or VDC Engineer. You may be assigned to the office, jobsite or mix of both.

Tasks Assigned: You will be learning how technology enhances construction processes in addition to technical aspects of the project both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following:

VDC- Specific Tasks

• 3D Modeling to support various use cases such as:
• Site Logistics Planning
• 3D printing applications
• Mixed media such as Virtual Reality, Augmented or Mixed Reality
• Virtual Mock-ups
• Existing Conditions Documentation
• Rendering and animations to support project visualization
• Creating phasing and 4D scheduling animations in different mediums
• 5D Model Quantity Takeoffs
• Assisting with Reality Capture and Laser Scanning
• Assisting with a Project’s Virtual Building Program to support 3D coordination of specific trade partners’ work prior to installation
• Working closely with Architect, Engineers and Owners to mitigate construction conflicts uncovered during the Virtual Building Process
• Supporting Prefabrication and Offsite construction practices
• Using a total station to support digital layout
• Creating composite drawings associated with the Virtual Building Program to support submittal and contract requirements
• Assisting with Integrated Digital Turnover and the development of digital twins

General Construction Tasks:

• Writing RFIs (Request for information) to support the Virtual Building Program
• Responding to subcontractor RFIs
• Interfacing with subcontractors
• Attending weekly meetings including but not limited to OAC, Virtual Building, Subcontractor and Team
• Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
• Assisting with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
• Assisting with quality control & safety
• Cooperating & working with field project management
• And any other duties that may be assigned

**The Company’s pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company’s discretion, and does not alter in any way the at‑will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled.

This wage range is for Maryland and New Jersey only.

Required Skills

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint; Sketchup and Autodesk CAD, Revit, & Navisworks Manage.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.