VDC Engineer

SUMMARY:

The primary duties of the VDC (Virtual Design & Construction) Engineer requires a highly energetic, detail oriented individual who will assist the Bid Manager(s), Project Manager(s), and Superintendent(s) with the creation, review, and editing of BIM/VDC content for all aspects of major design, design/build and construction management projects. The VDC Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

· Development of BIM information for use with BEC Operations and Pre-Construction teams

· Communicate effectively at every level of the Project Team

· Facilitate BIM coordination meetings with both internal and external teams

· Assist design partners with BIM development when necessary

· Develop conceptual renderings to assist with visualization of project sites

· Perform laser scanning for projects as needed

· Grow the BEC Controls program capabilities to meet the company’s needs for today and tomorrow

· Maintain Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification

· Assist in management and maintenance of drone equipment

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support Pre-Construction and Estimating with conceptual renderings through early phases of design-build projects

· Create detailed models to assist project teams with visualization, clash detection, pipe routing, and coordination

· Perform laser scans, process the data (register), review and work with point clouds in various software

· Coordinate BIM and point cloud data to review constructability, route piping and ductwork, confirm equipment locations, etc.

· Assist with coordination of BIM efforts between design partners, subcontractors, and BEC Project Management

· Develop 4D schedules

· Prepare for and perform drone flights

· Complete necessary notices/waivers prior to drone flights

· Process drone flight data and provide project teams the required information

· Stay up to date on industry VDC/technology trends through professional networks, conferences, research, etc.

· Assist Pre-Construction teams evaluating cost of BIM work on projects

· Develop BIM specifications for subcontractors as required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· A four year degree in Construction Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering or related field of study

· Experience with BIM related software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Navisworks, Recap, etc.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and listening skills

· Be willing to help in other areas of the business during slow times

· Ability to travel and work at job site locations

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO from Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Employer-paid Life Insurance with supplemental options
• 401k with Company Match
• HSA and FSA options
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Family Planning and Adoption Assistance
• Education Reimbursement