What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIM / VDC Intern position at Harris?
Note: This internship is for Summer 2026
The purpose of your role as a BIM / VDC Intern
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
What Our Interns Are Saying
"I've developed more skills and knowledge than I can explain, and the life skills I'll take away from this experience are far greater than anything I could've imagined. Not only will I have transferable skills and knowledge to take with me, but also a network of individuals who truly care and want me to succeed." -Former Harris intern
Compensation
Pay Range: $17.06 - $25.58 per hour
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
The purpose of your role as a BIM / VDC Intern
- Gain on the job experience and knowledge of the construction process
- Get a realistic job preview of the BIM/ VDC and explore other career opportunities within the Construction team
- Gain hands on experience and/or exposure in BIM/ VDC working alongside our Technicians, including:
- Setup and Backgrounds
- Initial Detailing/ System Modeling
- Coordination
- Final Detailing
- Get exposure to other departments and learn how your role impacts the business as a whole
- Translate concepts learned in the classroom to real world experiences
- Must be a current student working toward degree in BIM/ VDC, Mechanical Engineering, or construction related program
- Interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry
- Basic knowledge/experience of the building & construction industry
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems: what they do and how they operate
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
- Basic understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication, or Navisworks preferred
- Strong problem solving and collaboration skills required
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
What Our Interns Are Saying
"I've developed more skills and knowledge than I can explain, and the life skills I'll take away from this experience are far greater than anything I could've imagined. Not only will I have transferable skills and knowledge to take with me, but also a network of individuals who truly care and want me to succeed." -Former Harris intern
Compensation
Pay Range: $17.06 - $25.58 per hour
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Salary : $17 - $26
