Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Internship
Strategic Mission Critical
$22 / hour
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Description
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:
- Start Date: January 2027
- Hourly position: $22.00 / hour
- Location: Phoenix, AZ 85016
- 100% in-office internship
- Program duration: 6 months (24 weeks)
- Requires a minimum of 400 total internship hours
- First 6 weeks: Full time availability, Monday-Friday
- Remaining program: Flexible schedule of 16–36 hours per week, based on availability and school schedule
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.
Requirements:
- Completion of at least one Revit course or class is required
- Must be available to work full time, Monday-Friday, for the first 6 weeks of the internship
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.
Benefits
- flexible schedule
About this role
Strategic Mission Critical's VDC internship offers hands-on experience in a specialized sector: designing and modeling mission-critical data center infrastructure using Revit and industry-standard virtual construction tools. Over six months, you'll work on active projects alongside experienced professionals, developing technical modeling skills while learning how VDC supports real-world construction coordination, fabrication, and field execution. The role is structured to give you genuine exposure to how virtual design translates into built projects at scale.
The program requires at least one completed Revit course and demands full-time availability (Monday–Friday) for the first six weeks, after which the schedule becomes flexible at 16–36 hours per week to accommodate ongoing studies. You'll earn $22 per hour and need to complete a minimum of 400 total hours over the 24-week internship in Phoenix. This role is designed for current students, recent graduates, or upcoming graduates with coursework or degrees in MEP, Architectural Engineering, Construction Technology, BIM/VDC, or related building systems disciplines.
Strong performance may lead to consideration for full-time employment after the internship concludes. If you're looking to build practical VDC skills in a growing sector driven by data center demand and AI infrastructure expansion, and you can commit to the initial full-time block, this internship provides structured mentorship and real project experience.
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