Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Internship
Summary
Paid, hourly, 100% in-office Phoenix internship for current students and recent graduates to build hands-on Revit and VDC modeling skills on large data center projects, learning how models support construction coordination, fabrication, and field execution alongside experienced VDC professionals.
Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.
At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.
As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.
Our Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team combines real-world construction experience with advanced virtual design technology to support some of the largest data center projects in the industry.
This is a paid, hourly internship designed for current students, upcoming graduates, and recent graduates looking to build hands-on Revit and VDC experience while working alongside experienced industry professionals. Interns will contribute to real projects, develop technical modeling skills, and learn how VDC supports construction coordination, fabrication, and field execution.
This internship is best suited for current students and recent graduates with degrees or coursework related to Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Architectural Engineering, Construction Technology, BIM/VDC, or other building systems-related disciplines.
Internship Highlights:
- Work alongside experienced VDC professionals on active projects
- Build hands-on Revit modeling and production experience
- Gain exposure to mission critical and data center projects
- Learn how models are used for construction coordination, fabrication, and field execution
- Gain exposure to industry-standard VDC software and workflows beyond Revit
- Receive structured onboarding, mentorship, and hands-on learning
- Explore potential long-term career paths within VDC and mission critical construction
Program Logistics:
- Location: Phoenix, AZ 85016
- 100% in-office internship
- Program duration: 6 months (24 weeks)
- Hourly position: $22.00/hour
- Requires a minimum of 400 total internship hours
- Flexible schedule of 16–36 hours per week, based on availability and school schedule
- Completion of at least one Revit course or class is required
Successful completion of the internship may provide an opportunity to be considered for full-time employment based on individual performance, business needs, and available positions at the time of program completion.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for employment for this role?
- This internship pays $22.00 per hour. Are you comfortable with this hourly rate?
- This internship is 100% onsite and requires working in-office for the duration of the program. Are you currently local to the office location and able to reliably commute onsite each week?
- Have you completed at least one Revit course/class or gained hands-on Revit experience through school, work, or an internship?