Virtual Design + Construction Intern

Looking for an internship where you can do more than grab coffee and sit on the sidelines?

Welcome to Clancy & Theys Construction Company’s Built to Lead Internship Program—where you’ll get hands-on experience, work alongside industry professionals, and see how technology is changing the way we build.

As a Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Intern, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how BIM, reality capture, visualization, AI, and emerging technologies are helping our teams plan, coordinate, and deliver complex construction projects. You’ll work with our VDC team, collaborate with project teams, and have opportunities to test new ideas and technologies along the way.

What You’ll Do:

• Support VDC staff with BIM coordination activities, including model setup, clash detection, issue tracking, coordination meetings, and field verification of installed systems.


• Assist with creating visual graphics and presentation materials for project pursuits, proposals, and marketing efforts.


• Assist with the deployment and use of reality capture technology to support documentation, coordination, and field verification.


• Pilot emerging technologies and workflows and provide feedback to support VDC research and development initiatives.


• Gain exposure to AI applications within the construction industry and explore how emerging tools can support project delivery.


• Collaborate with VDC, project management, estimating, and field teams to see how technology connects the office to the jobsite.


• Learn how technology is applied to real construction projects—and help us find new ways to Build Better Together.

Where You’ll Work:

This is an in-person internship based in one of the following locations:

• Raleigh, NC


• Wilmington, NC


• Orlando, FL

What You Bring:

We’re looking for students who are curious, creative, tech-savvy, and excited to see how technology can transform construction.

Course of Study:


We welcome students pursuing degrees in areas such as:

• Construction Management


• Construction Engineering


• Civil Engineering


• Architecture


• Mechanical Engineering


• Electrical Engineering


• Structural Engineering


• Building Science


• Architectural Engineering


• Game Design


• Computer Science


• Information Technology


• Or another related field

Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts, model coordination, or construction technology workflows.


• Experience with Autodesk software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or Forma is preferred.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• Curiosity about emerging technology and a willingness to learn, experiment, and ask questions.

Our Built to Lead internship program is designed to give you more than a line on your resume. You’ll be part of the team, surrounded by people who want to see you succeed, and given opportunities to learn what it really takes to build a career in construction.

You’ll gain real-world experience, build your professional network, explore different career paths, and discover where your talents can take you.

Bring your ideas. Bring your curiosity. Build Your Career The Clancy Way.