BIM/VDC Engineer — Industrial Facility Master Modeler

Deterrence Defense, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Deterrence Defense, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a BIM / VDC Engineer to own the digital model for installation of automated production equipment at a partner site.

You will manage a federated model linking equipment layouts, utilities, structure and MEP, run clash detection, and deliver an accurate as-built to operations. The role requires 3+ years of hands-on BIM/VDC experience on industrial or high‑tech facilities, strong Revit and Navisworks skills, plus experience with reality capture and

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.
• 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.

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

BIM/VDC expertise

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Reality capture

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ReCap

Cyclone

Dynamo

Job description

Deterrence Defense, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a BIM / VDC Engineer to own the digital model for installation of automated production equipment at a partner site.

You will manage a federated model linking equipment layouts, utilities, structure and MEP, run clash detection, and deliver an accurate as-built to operations. The role requires 3+ years of hands-on BIM/VDC experience on industrial or high‑tech facilities, strong Revit and Navisworks skills, plus experience with reality capture and