BIM / VDC Engineer – Data Center Controls & MEP

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with options

Training programs

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced BIM / VDC Engineer to develop, coordinate, and maintain BIM models and construction documentation for complex data center controls and MEP systems in Northern Virginia.

The role requires strong Revit and AutoCAD skills and the ability to translate engineering documents into accurate, constructible models while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years BIM/Revit experience.
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Experience producing construction and coordination drawings.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary MEP coordination.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, construction, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Revit/BIM models for controls and MEP systems.
• Create controls layouts, equipment locations, cable tray/conduit coordination, and installation details.
• Coordinate controls installations with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Architectural models.
• Perform clash detection and coordinate resolutions with project teams.
• Produce shop drawings, coordination drawings, installation drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Develop equipment and device layouts from engineering documentation.
• Maintain BIM standards, Revit families, templates, and model requirements.
• Participate in BIM/VDC coordination meetings.
• Support construction and field teams with current models and drawings.
• Incorporate field changes and redlines into final BIM and as-built documentation.
• Maintain model accuracy throughout design, construction, and turnover.

Skills

BIM/Revit

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

MEP coordination

Coordination drawings

Clash coordination

Team collaboration

Data center experience

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

BIM / VDC Engineer – Data Center Controls & MEP

Location: Northern Virginia

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Target Salary: $85,000–$110,000 (DOE)

Project Focus: Data Centers | Mission Critical | Controls & MEP

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced BIM / VDC Engineer to develop, coordinate, and maintain BIM models and construction documentation for complex data center controls and MEP systems.

This position will work closely with engineering, project management, construction, and field teams to ensure controls installations are accurately modeled and coordinated with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural systems.

The ideal candidate brings strong Revit and AutoCAD skills, understands multidisciplinary MEP coordination, and can translate engineering documents and field information into accurate, constructible models and installation drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Revit/BIM models for controls and MEP systems
• Create controls layouts, equipment locations, cable tray/conduit coordination, and installation details
• Coordinate controls installations with:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing
  • Structural systems
  • Architectural models
• Perform clash detection and coordinate resolutions with project teams
• Produce:
  • Shop drawings
  • Coordination drawings
  • Installation drawings
  • As-built drawings
• Develop equipment and device layouts from engineering documentation
• Maintain BIM standards, Revit families, templates, and model requirements
• Participate in BIM/VDC coordination meetings
• Support construction and field teams with current models and drawings
• Incorporate field changes and redlines into final BIM and as-built documentation
• Maintain model accuracy throughout design, construction, and turnover

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of BIM/Revit experience
• Strong proficiency with Autodesk Revit
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Experience producing construction and coordination drawings
• Understanding of multidisciplinary MEP coordination
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, construction, and field teams

Preferred Experience

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience
• BIM experience supporting MEP and/or controls systems
• Navisworks experience
• Clash detection and coordination experience
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Cable tray and conduit coordination experience
• Experience developing final as-built models and documentation

Why Join the Team?

• Work on complex Northern Virginia data center projects
• Gain exposure to controls, MEP, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Collaborate directly with engineering and construction teams
• Work with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and modern VDC workflows
• Support projects from coordination through field installation and final turnover
• Long-term growth opportunities within BIM/VDC and mission-critical construction

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with multiple investment options
• Training and development programs
• Employee discount programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Vehicle purchase discount programs
• Long-term career development opportunities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

This employer does not provide current or future visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for employment.