Onsite VDC BIM Technician - Field-Ready MEP & Growth Path

Actalent; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Job summary

Actalent in Minnesota seeks a VDC Technician to produce LOD 400 mechanical and plumbing models, prefabrication drawings, and coordinated BIM deliverables that bridge design to field installation on industrial, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, and education projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, field foremen, and engineers, lead clash detection efforts, support fabrication spooling, and help develop BIM workflows and VDC standards as the team grows into leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3+ years' drafting experience in CAD/BIM.
• 2+ years drafting in Revit, AutoCAD or comparable BIM/CAD software.
• Experience in MEP engineering or plumbing construction preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication for coordination meetings.
• Detail-oriented with quality control standards for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Model mechanical and plumbing systems at LOD 400 using Revit for fabrication and installation.
• Produce shop and spool drawings with BOMs using Evolve/Stratus.
• Create and maintain Revit families from submittals and manufacturer content.
• Lead clash detection in meetings with architects, engineers, GC, and trades.
• Provide field support through surveys, QA inspections, and on-site coordination.
• Develop RFIs, change orders, and identify prefabrication opportunities.
• Contribute to BIM workflows, spooling processes, and BIM standards.
• Assist engineering with submittals and equipment selection.

Skills

LOD 400 modeling

BIM coordination

Clash detection

MEP drafting

Revit / CAD proficiency

Field coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in CAD/Drafting or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Evolve / Stratus

Fabrication for Revit

Job description

Actalent in Minnesota seeks a VDC Technician to produce LOD 400 mechanical and plumbing models, prefabrication drawings, and coordinated BIM deliverables that bridge design to field installation on industrial, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, and education projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, field foremen, and engineers, lead clash detection efforts, support fabrication spooling, and help develop BIM workflows and VDC standards as the team grows into leadership.