BIM & VDC Engineer — Industrial Facilities (Dallas)

Deterrence Defense, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Deterrence Defense, Inc. is seeking a BIM / VDC Engineer in Dallas, TX to own and manage the federated model for installation of automated production equipment.

You will coordinate equipment layouts, utilities, and MEP, run clash detection, and ensure the model reflects as-built site conditions for installation. The ideal candidate has hands-on BIM/VDC experience on industrial or high-tech facilities, proficiency in Revit and Navisworks, and the ability to work on-site with travel to partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years hands-on BIM/VDC experience on industrial, manufacturing, or high-tech facility projects (semiconductor, battery, solar, automotive, data center).
• Proven expertise in Revit and Navisworks; proficiency with AutoCAD, IFC, and data interoperability.
• Experience with reality capture tools and point-cloud workflows (ReCap, Cyclone, or similar).
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline models with external design teams and vendors.
• Ability to work on-site in the Dallas area and travel to the partner site as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage large, federated models spanning equipment, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines across internal teams, vendors, and the partner site.
• Integrate equipment vendor models and layouts into the site model; establish modeling standards, LOD, naming, and data requirements for all contributors.
• Run clash detection and spatial coordination (Navisworks, Revizto, or equivalent) for equipment, utilities, and MEP; drive resolution to closure on schedule.
• Perform and process reality capture (laser scan, photogrammetry) of existing conditions; reconcile model to field.
• Produce coordinated installation drawings, equipment placement plans, utility drops, and sequencing visualizations for field teams.
• Integrate model data with project controls (quantities, WBS alignment) and commissioning/turnover workflows.
• Deliver the as-built model and data package to the partner’s facilities team at handover.
• Develop custom parametric content and automation (Revit families, Dynamo, scripts) to speed modeling and data extraction.
• Evaluate and introduce BIM/VDC tooling appropriate to a fast equipment deployment program.

Skills

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

IFC interoperability

Reality capture

Point-cloud workflows

Dynamo

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

3+ years BIM/VDC experience

Tools

IFC

Job description

Deterrence Defense, Inc. is seeking a BIM / VDC Engineer in Dallas, TX to own and manage the federated model for installation of automated production equipment.

You will coordinate equipment layouts, utilities, and MEP, run clash detection, and ensure the model reflects as-built site conditions for installation. The ideal candidate has hands-on BIM/VDC experience on industrial or high-tech facilities, proficiency in Revit and Navisworks, and the ability to work on-site with travel to partner