BIM Engineer

HENSEL PHELPS; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps seeks an entry-level BIM Engineer to support VDC coordination across design and field teams, assisting with model management, laser scanning, and data integration. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering is expected, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

A collaborative mindset is essential for project success. This role offers on-site training, exposure to national-scale projects, and opportunities to grow within a team that values ownership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC workflows and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of field layout principles.
• Experience with BIM software such as Navisworks or SketchUp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support model management and VDC coordination across teams.
• Assist in developing VDC execution plans and strategies.
• Coordinate architectural, MEPTF, structural, and site model elements.
• Contribute to 3D coordination and laser scan integration.
• Assist with lift drawings and AR/VR model visualization.
• Participate in on-site training and safety initiatives.

Skills

VDC/BIM concepts

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

SketchUp

MS Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The BIM Engineer is an entry level VDC resource. The BIM engineer works with the design manager, field engineers, office engineers, project engineers and VDC engineers in a support function. The BIM engineer assists in model management, VDC-specific initiatives and VDC coordination between the design team, the engineering team, the specialty trades and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in on-site training
• Build a working knowledge of company practices for reality capture methods and data management
• This includes laser scanning, sUAS and terrestrial photogrammetry, and LiDAR
• Support the development and execution of VDC project execution plans and project VDC implementation strategies
• Assist in the management and coordination of architectural, MEPTF, structural, civil, specialty and site components of the model
• Establish project alignment for all 3D coordination efforts and integration with primary control plan
• Utilization of project specific information management systems
• Daily involvement with transmittals and delivery, quality process log and the six-step quality control/safety process
• Assist in modeling self-perform scopes of work based on construction documents, specifications, product submittals, RFIs and shop drawings
• Assist in preparing models to be used for lift drawings, model-based layout, AR/VR and integration with laser scans
• Participation in jobsite safety initiatives and the Book of 14 reporting
• Assist in modeling content for visualization and construction from early design through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering
• Expertise with Autodesk programs – specifically AutoCAD and Revit
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of basic field layout principles
• Understanding concepts of VDC or BIM
• Exposure to and preliminary experience with some Building Information Model (BIM) systems (i.e., Autodesk Revit, Synchro, Navisworks, Sketchup and similar software suites)
• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam
• Strong personal management skills, dedication, organization, and open-mindedness
• Creative thinker with ability to work in a close-knit environment
• Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years in building or design industry.

Physical Requirements

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)