BIM Technician Intern - Buildings (Summer 2027)

Stantec
Los Angeles, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students in architectural or structural technology programs comfortable with Revit Structure and BIM model maintenance, working in a collaborative, in-office environment in Los Angeles.

Best fit for

  • Students pursuing architectural or structural technology degrees with Revit proficiency and a proactive mindset
    — “Pursuing an Architectural or Structural Technology Degree.”
  • Candidates who can synthesize new technologies and industry trends to improve BIM efficiency
    — “High level of initiative, with ability to synthesize new technologies, industry trends, and client needs to make recommendations and initiative changes that add efficiency and value.”
  • Individuals who can maintain accurate BIM models and manage complex documentation sets
    — “Skillfully works in Revit Structure on 3D projects, including maintaining multiple models, creating views, accurate object placement, and structural geometry.”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve long periods of sedentary work and exposure to inclement weather during field visits
    — “Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.”
  • The position requires working in a team with experienced practitioners and project managers
    — “Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Revit family creation and BIM model setup in your resume and portfolio
    — “Sets up new BIM models and maintains file structure for projects.”
  • Emphasize your ability to contribute process improvements and efficiency gains in BIM workflows
    — “Adds insight and makes recommendations to add efficiencies and value to BIM production.”
  • Showcase communication skills and experience with cross-functional collaboration in your interview responses
    — “Works with project managers and technical design staff to prepare drawing documentation.”
  • Demonstrate initiative by listing any self-identified training or learning opportunities you've pursued
    — “Increases technical and project knowledge by proactively identifying and participating in training opportunities.”
  • Include examples of managing drawing revisions and publishing sets in your application materials
    — “Maintains drawing revisions. Publishes, posts, and manages drawing sets.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • setting up new BIM models
  • maintaining file structure
Typical background
junior equivalent level classes complete

Skills & requirements

Required

RevitBIM3D ModelingProject ManagementTeamwork

Preferred

Revit Family CreationDesign Technology Systems Use

Stack & domain

RevitBIMRevit Family Creation And MaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeInitiativeCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityLeadershipArchitectureEngineeringSustainability

About the role

Original posting from Stantec

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity:

Join a dynamic team that balances competing project interests with creativity and efficiency for challenging and exciting projects. Together, we can accelerate towards a brighter future. Our team of interdisciplinary engineers works collaboratively with clients to design buildings and processes that are on track for safety, performance, and sustainability.

Your Duties:

The role of a BIM Technician Intern is to work with mentorship on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger projects under the guidance of a BIM Lead. Additional responsibilities include:

Sets up new BIM models and maintains file structure for projects.

Works with project managers and technical design staff to prepare drawing documentation.

Skillfully works in Revit Structure on 3D projects, including maintaining multiple models, creating views, accurate object placement, and structural geometry.

Creates electronic data files in compliance with Stantec and client requirements.

Converts markups to document-ready work.

Publishes, posts, and manages drawing sets.

Maintains drawing revisions.

Assists other staff with Revit issues and mentors design staff in Design Technology systems use

Adds insight and makes recommendations to add efficiencies and value to BIM production.

Increases technical and project knowledge by proactively identifying and participating in training opportunities.

Attends in-house project meetings and external meetings

Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm-wide goals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

Working knowledge of recent versions of Revit; and how they are applied within the built environment.

Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling.

Revit family creation and maintenance.

Familiarity with methods of design to support the architectural/engineering field.

High level of initiative, with ability to synthesize new technologies, industry trends, and client needs to make recommendations and initiative changes that add efficiency and value.

Ability to multi-task and synthesize multiple data points and instructions to timely produce accurate deliverables.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Pursuing an Architectural or Structural Technology Degree. 

Minimum of junior equivalent level classes complete.

The preceding job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Source: Stantec careers

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