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Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.
At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

BIM Internship 2027

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

Internship Overview

We believe the best way to start your career is by doing work you actually care about. In our internship program, you take the driver’s seat. We tailor your day-to-day projects around your specific career interests and goals, not just a checklist of corporate chores.

As a leading electrical contractor, we’ll give you an insider’s look into the industry through real-world experience on active projects. You’ll get to see how different teams collaborate to bring complex projects to life, build practical and professional skills, and learn directly from industry pros in the field and office.

Role Overview

As a BIM intern, you’ll be a true extension of our BIM/VDC team, getting hands-on experience in 3D modeling, clash detection, digital coordination, and technical documentation across active construction projects.

Because our program is tailored to your goals, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the areas that interest you most. You might help build detailed Revit models, run clash detection analysis, prepare project renderings, or collaborate with field teams to ensure virtual designs seamlessly translate to the job site. No matter where your interests lead, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that make a lasting impact on our culture and company.

Key Responsibilities

BIM Modeling & Coordination

• Assist in developing and updating detailed 3D BIM models using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to maintain model accuracy, align with project requirements.
• Run clash detection to support multi-disciplinary coordination efforts.

Project Support & Technical Documentation

• Prepare visual models, 3D renderings, and technical drawings for team presentations and project deliverables.
• Active participation in design review meetings, helping spot potential model improvements and assisting in establishing internal BIM standards and workflows.

Explore What Interests You Most

• Tailor your project workload around your specific career goals.
• You’ll get to see different project phases, work directly with VDC experts, explore virtual design integrations, and spent time on active construction sites to see how models get built in real life.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Curious and ready to jump in, just bring enthusiasm, ask great questions, and be excited to take ownership or real 3D modeling projects.
• Problem-solving mindset with a passion for digital design, construction processes, 3D modeling, and finding smart spatial solutions.
• Trustworthy and ethical, with strong professional integrity and a collaborate spirit when working across team disciplines.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical modeling details clearly across academic or project settings.
• Excellent analytical thinking and special problem-solving capabilities to resolve model clashes and layout challenges.
• Familiarity with BIM-related software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or similar 3D modeling tools.

Education & Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment.  Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. *

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position. 

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.