Senior VDC Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Senior VDC Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will lead model coordination, implement VDC/BIM processes, and support design, preconstruction, and field operations with a hands-on modeling role.

You will coordinate with internal teams, design partners, and trade contractors to ensure accurate, constructible models and efficient digital workflows throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology or Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination within the construction industry with a General or Trade Contractor.
• Proficient with Navisworks, Revit, and Procore.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM 360/ACC; familiarity with Autodesk Forma a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with MEP coordination, CAD standards, R5 process workflows, and Level of Development (LOD) modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash detection meetings using Navisworks and Revit.
• Support BIM execution planning, model logistics, and data management; ensure adherence to VDC standards and processes.
• Create and maintain models for architectural, structural, and MEP systems across design and construction.
• Coordinate building systems with trade partners to resolve design conflicts and ensure constructability.
• Provide model-based support for project documentation, layout, and field use; assist teams with workflows.
• Ensure models are accurate, current, and consistent with construction documentation; perform model audits.
• Serve as the liaison between project teams, designers, and subcontractors to promote alignment and digital best practices.

Skills

VDC modeling

BIM coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Procore

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior VDC Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will be a technically skilled and detail-oriented professional experienced in model coordination and trade integration. This role focuses on implementing Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes to support design, preconstruction, and field operations.

The Senior VDC Engineer will lead model coordination efforts with internal teams, design partners, and trade contractors — ensuring accurate, constructible, and up-to-date models are available throughout the project lifecycle. This position is hands‑on in nature, emphasizing modeling and coordination over field operations or robotics applications.

You’ll work collaboratively with project teams to support technology integration, facilitate model-based workflows, and drive efficiency through digital tools and innovative practices. This position offers opportunities to engage on large, complex projects while developing best practices that advance Balfour Beatty’s digital delivery goals.

Essential Functions

• Model Coordination: Lead and facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash detection meetings using Navisworks and Revit; manage and distribute coordination models for all project stakeholders.
• VDC Implementation: Support BIM execution planning, model logistics, and data management; ensure adherence to company VDC standards and processes (including R5 workflow).
• Model Development: Create and maintain models for architectural, structural, and MEP systems at appropriate Levels of Development (LOD) throughout design and construction.
• MEP & Trade Integration: Coordinate building systems with trade partners to resolve design conflicts and ensure constructability of MEP, civil, and structural elements.
• Technology Support: Provide model-based support for project documentation, layout, and field use; assist teams with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) workflows.
• Quality & Accuracy: Ensure models are accurate, current, and consistent with construction documentation; implement model audit and validation checks.
• Collaboration & Communication: Serve as the liaison between project teams, designers, and subcontractors to promote alignment, efficiency, and digital best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology or Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination within the construction industry with a General or Trade Contractor.
• Proficient with Navisworks, Revit, and Procore.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM 360/ACC; familiarity with Autodesk Forma a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with MEP coordination, CAD standards, R5 process workflows, and Level of Development (LOD) modeling.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience coordinating large, complex projects with multiple trades.
• Exposure to preconstruction modeling and estimating workflows.
• Familiarity with lean construction principles and model-based scheduling.
• Revit family creation or content management experience.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.