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Virtual Design Coordinator Intern (Summer 2025)
Redwood Materials
Design
McCarran, NV, USA
Posted on Nov 22, 2024
About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.
Virtual Design Coordinator Intern/Co-op
Redwood Materials is seeking a VDC intern or co-op to support our team. These roles are at the center of our activities focused on creating a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into battery materials for new lithium-ion battery production.
Responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate and maintain models from the Design Team, Trade Contractors, and third-party vendors, ensuring accuracy, spatial coordination, and timely resolution of issues in line with project deadlines.
- Collaborate with engineers, trades, and design professionals to develop an integrated model delivery approach; lead clash detection sessions to optimize construction processes and enhance quality.
- Champion the use of advanced BIM technology, providing support and oversight for its effective implementation.
- Identify and resolve conflicts in Architectural, Structural, and MEP elements, presenting practical, cost-effective solutions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's (3rd/4th year) or Master’s (1st year) in Construction Management, Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering.
- Experience with Revit, Navisworks, and reality capture tools.
- Knowledge of scripting or visual programming for automation.
- Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
This full-time paid position may be arranged as either an internship (12 weeks) or a Co-op (4-8 months), depending on the candidate.
Below are the three possible start-dates for this position:
- May 19th, 2025
- June 2nd, 2025
- June 23rd, 2025
*Please note dates are subject to change
The location of the internship is either in the Reno or Carson City, Nevada area (exact location is based on team placement). Interns are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements. Please note that due to the location of our campuses, public transit options are limited, and the use of a personal or rented vehicle is recommended.
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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