Building Envelope Intern

Job overview

The Building Envelope Intern role combines office and field work in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with approximately 2–3 days per week at construction sites or project locations. Compensation is not specified. The intern supports SOCOTEC’s Building Envelope team, which helps clients evaluate, design, construct, maintain, and improve building exterior systems. Working alongside engineers, inspectors, and project managers, the intern gains practical exposure to building envelope consulting while assisting with inspections, documentation, drawing reviews, research, and project reporting. The internship connects classroom learning with real-world building and construction work.

What you'll do

• Participate in field visits and construction inspections
• observe exterior wall and building envelope construction
• assist with field reviews and progress documentation
• review architectural and construction drawings
• support research, inspections, and technical evaluations
• prepare reports and photographs
• attend team meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

building envelope intern

internship

building envelope

construction inspections

field reviews

architectural drawings

building codes

engineering

fort lauderdale fl

socotec

office and field work

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits, mentorship, training, professional development opportunities, and social activities.

Why this role

Summer internship with approximately 2–3 field days per week and mentorship from experienced professionals.

About the employer

Socotec is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.