Virtual Design & Construction Intern

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be provided

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking undergraduate interns to gain hands-on experience in construction with a focus on Virtual Building practices and Digital Technologies.

Interns will support VDC and project teams through all project phases, performing tasks in both office and on-site settings, including 3D modeling, site logistics, and reality capture to assist with coordination and visualization.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduate students seeking hands-on practical experience in construction.
• Specialization in Virtual Building practices and Digital Technologies.
• Assist VDC and project teams through all project phases from initiation to turnover.

Responsibilities

• Learn how technology enhances construction processes in both field and office.
• Work on 3D modeling, site logistics, 4D/5D scheduling, and digital twins.
• Attend meetings and assist with RFIs, document reviews, and project closeout.

Skills

3D Modeling

Site Logistics

Reality Capture

RFIs

Project Coordination

Education

Undergraduate civil/architectural/engineering student

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

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.

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
• Developing 3D as-built deliverables
• 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
• Punchlist & project closeout
• 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.