Senior Structural BIM Designer - Modular Construction

Volumetric Building Company; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with matching

Employee referral program

Day of Giving

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Engineering Designer to advance structural, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection design for modular construction. This role focuses on structure with cross‑functional collaboration to meet project, manufacturing, and code requirements.

You will model with BIM to translate structural engineering into manufacturing files and documentation, manage deliverables, review sub‑consultants’ outputs, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in design, engineering, or BIM.
• 6–8 years of experience in engineering, architecture, or construction.
• Experience in modular construction and pre-fabrication.
• Foundational knowledge of North American wood framing standards.
• Proficiency in Vertex BD; AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PD/PA and SPD/SPAs to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC projects.
• Model structural components using BIM to translate design into manufacturing files.
• Manage deliverables schedule and flag delays.
• Review structural deliverables from sub-consultants for conformity to standards.
• Document deviations from VBC standards for visibility.
• Maintain BIM files per office standards.
• Record responses to RFIs professionally and timely.
• Assist senior staff with BIM standards and template updates.
• Contribute to BIM manuals and standards for training.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent problem-solver

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in design/engineering/BIM

6–8 years experience in engineering/architecture/construction

Tools

Vertex BD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Engineering Designer to advance structural, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection design for modular construction. This role focuses on structure with cross‑functional collaboration to meet project, manufacturing, and code requirements.

You will model with BIM to translate structural engineering into manufacturing files and documentation, manage deliverables, review sub‑consultants’ outputs, and