Virtual Design Construction Intern | Germantown, MD

Location: Germantown, MD

Virtual Design Construction Intern | Germantown, MD

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Virtual Design Intern in Germantown, MD. This role supports the development and coordination of Building Information Models throughout the project lifecycle, with hands-on exposure to virtual design, model coordination, reality capture, and digital project delivery processes. Over 10-12 weeks, you’ll assist with BIM model development, documentation, and coordination activities while working with VDC Specialists, designers, engineers, and project teams. You’ll gain exposure to industry standards, construction practices, and emerging VDC technologies through real project work.

At a Glance

Discipline: Virtual Design Construction

Markets: Government/Municipal and Science & Technology

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full Time In Office, 10-12 week summer program

Program Length: 10-12 weeks

Sponsorship: U.S. citizenship required, federal contract

What You'll Do

Assist with developing and maintaining BIM models and project documentation under the direction of VDC staff

Support model updates, revisions, and coordination throughout design and construction phases

Assist with model review, clash detection, issue tracking, and coordination activities

Support the creation and organization of construction drawings, model deliverables, and project documentation

Assist with field verification activities, including collecting measurements and documenting existing conditions

Participate in reality capture and scan-to-BIM workflows, including point cloud review and model development activities

Assist with developing and maintaining Revit families, content libraries, and project standards

Support file management, data organization, and digital project delivery processes

Attend project and coordination meetings to gain exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration and construction workflows

Perform other VDC-related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Required Education

Currently pursuing an Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, technical certification, or related education in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong interest in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), and the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred

Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and other BIM/VDC software preferred

Basic understanding of construction methods and building systems preferred

Previous coursework, internship experience, or exposure to BIM, CAD, construction, or engineering technology preferred

Experience with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or related design software preferred

About the Team

Do work that matters, supporting mission-critical federal, healthcare, research, laboratory, and secure facility projects where reliability, redundancy, and safety directly support the client’s mission

Work on technically challenging projects for major clients and agencies, including NIH, NIST, NAVFAC, USACE, University of Maryland, Morgan State University, and private-sector research clients

Collaborate with a seasoned multidisciplinary team of Professional Engineers, LEED Accredited Professionals, energy modeling experts, CFD specialists, lighting designers, commissioning professionals, and healthcare facility design experts

Be part of a collaborative, trust-based culture with hybrid work schedules, strong mentorship, technical growth, and meaningful ownership of project outcomes

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

A paid internship with real, hands-on project work, not busywork

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG

IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology

Real impact from day one: at IMEG, an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100+ office, employee-owned firm

MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Maryland Pay Range: $22.00–$24.00 per hour

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today to help advance collaborative, technology-enabled project delivery and make an impact on the work our teams de