Mid-Atlantic - VDC Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a self-motivated VDC Engineer to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction team, focusing on BIM coordination, model verification, and technology-driven solutions across projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in engineering, architecture, or construction management and 3–5 years of VDC/BIM experience, with proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, CAD, and rendering tools. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field with 3–5 years BIM/VDC experience.
• Proficiency in BIM software such as Revit, Navisworks; CAD and rendering tools.
• Ability to read drawings, understand specifications, and work with cross-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling, and VR experiences.
• Manage 3D coordination activities with operation teams from project kickoff through closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks - quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-up production.
• Drive research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize the team's execution and overall project quality.

Skills

Data analytics

VR/AR experience

Written and oral communication

Cross-discipline collaboration

Curiosity and innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate degree in VDC/BIM concentration

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

Lumion or rendering software

Job description

Mid-Atlantic - VDC Engineer (Finance)

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self motivated, energetic, detailed oriented, tech savvy person to help Looking for a self-motivated, energetic, creative, technology-driven, detail-oriented, quick-thinking, innovative person to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team. Job Responsibilities include:

Qualified candidates should:

• Understand building construction, engineering, and/or architecture.
• Have on the job or class experience with BIM software programs and technology.
• Thrive in a team environment both contributing to larger projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi-task and deliver parallel successful products.

Typical Daily tasks include:

• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling, and VR experiences.
• Manage 3D coordination activities with operation teams from project kickoff through closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks - quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-up production.
• Drive research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize the team's execution and overall project quality.

Required Skills

Skill Set:

Software proficiency required:

• General computing skills
• SketchUp
• CAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Rendering software (i.e. Lumion)

Other required skills:

• Able to read drawings and understand specifications, building codes, and other technical data.
• Familiar with MEPF system design.
• Have excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams.
• Data analytics, visual programming, and VR/AR experience.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or Associate degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration with 3-5 years of experience.
• BIM software, hardware, and technology knowledge.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Required Experience

Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.