About the role#
The CAD/Modeling Tech Intern joins the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team to support reality capture and modeling initiatives. You will work alongside VDC team members and field personnel to apply classroom learning to active construction projects. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027 based in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
What you'll do#
- Receive, process, and archive point cloud files from project team members.
- Compile, register, and publish point cloud data using Leica Register 360.
- Interpret point clouds, construction documents, and survey data to create accurate 2D and 3D maps and models.
- Use Revit, Civil 3D, and Cyclone software to build models and maps.
- Verify the accuracy of point clouds and models against survey control.
- Create conceptual models, photorealistic renders, and fly-throughs to assist with marketing.
- Collaborate with the VDC team on project deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
- Ability to remain stationary in an office for more than 50% of the time.
- Ability to move around construction sites and access work on multiple levels.
- Ability to visually inspect work, identify small defects, and use measurement devices.
- Comfort working near loud equipment, including wearing hearing protection when required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake Oswego, OR, USA
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
- Sponsorship: No sponsorship available
About Hoffman Construction Company
Hoffman Construction Company operates as a general contractor and construction manager. Founded in 1922, the firm maintains its headquarters in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It employs 1,407 people and maintains 100 percent active employee ownership. The company operates offices in Portland, Seattle, Boise, and Tempe.
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