City and County of Denver · 18 hours ago
Building Information Modeling (BIM) COLLEGE Intern: Asset Management - Denver International Airport
Denver, CO
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$21.42/hr - $24.14/hr
0+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Intern to join their team at Denver International Airport. This internship will provide students with real-world experience in aviation and asset management, where they will work on various projects related to digital design, collaboration, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Gain real world experience using advanced digital design tools
Support the creation and modification of 3D models using tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Tandem
Help visualize airport infrastructure—including runways, taxiways, facilities, and utilities—while learning how digital design supports construction and airport operations
Work alongside project managers, engineers, architects, and contractors to understand how large‑scale infrastructure projects come together
Assist with coordination activities and learn how diverse technical disciplines collaborate to deliver airport projects
Support tasks that directly influence airport infrastructure used by millions of travelers
Your contributions will help improve efficiency, safety, and passenger experience across one of the busiest airports in the world
Explore the full lifecycle of airport infrastructure
Assist with tasks related to asset management, including reviewing design documents, construction drawings, survey data, point clouds, or Geographic Information System (GIS) information
Learn how airports manage infrastructure from initial design through construction, maintenance, and long‑term replacement planning
Participate in meetings, design reviews, learning sessions, and cross‑department collaborations
Engage with aviation professionals across multiple disciplines to build relationships that can support your future career in design, engineering, or aviation
Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend
This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings
At the end of the summer, your team will present insights to DEN’s executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future
Qualification
Required
Studying in the field of architecture, engineering, construction management, drafting or a similar field
Interest in BIM Software: Get hands-on with industry-standard BIM software like AutoCAD, Revit, or Construction Cloud to master 3D modeling, visualization, and data management
Passion for developing skills for working with design models, survey data, point clouds, GIS Data, and construction drawings to inform BIM models and construction planning
Interest in BIM Drafting and documentation: Learn the ropes of working with construction drawings, plans, and sections in BIM models from an owner's perspective and understand airport-specific modeling standards
Aviation Enthusiasm: Cultivate a genuine interest in airport operations and infrastructure. Your passion for the industry will fuel your learning and contribute to your success
Technical Proficiency: Using tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk platforms to create and manage models
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations
Data Analysis – Working with design models, survey data, point clouds, GIS data, and construction drawings to support planning
Problem-Solving: Hone your problem-solving skills to tackle challenges that arise during BIM modeling and design, approaching them with critical thinking and a can-do attitude
Critical Thinking: Looking at information from different angles, asking questions, and using evidence to make clear, well-supported ideas and recommendations
Education Requirement: This position is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelors, higher degree in, or up to one year post college graduation
Experience: None
Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
Mandatory documentation required to be considered for this position: 1–2-page resume, Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decisions
Preferred
Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and 3-5 new skills, experiences, or tools you are hoping to take away from this experience
Benefits
Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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