Building Envelope Internship Opportunity (Construction)

Location: 151 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA. Combination of office-based work and field work, with approximately 2–3 days per week on construction sites or at project locations.

Company

hirify.global provides consulting services for high-performance buildings and specialty structures, including building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects.

What you will do

• Participate in field visits and construction site inspections alongside engineers and inspectors.
• Observe and document exterior wall, roofing, waterproofing, window, and door construction.
• Assist with field reviews, construction progress documentation, photographs, and project reports.
• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, design development materials, and construction documents.
• Support building envelope research, inspections, technical evaluations, and project activities.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and seminars while collaborating with Project Managers and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Interest in building envelope design, construction, inspection, and engineering.
• Ability or willingness to learn to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Comfort working in an office and on active construction sites, including stairs or ladders and varying weather conditions.

Nice to have

• Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering studies.
• Basic knowledge of building construction, architectural design, or structural concepts.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or other modeling and drafting software.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience with real-world building envelope projects.
• Mentorship and professional development from experienced industry professionals.
• Exposure to building codes, construction standards, architectural drawings, and construction documentation.
• Opportunities to work with engineers, inspectors, Project Managers, clients, contractors, architects, and design teams.
• Guidance from supervisors and project teams, including applicable construction-site safety requirements.