VDC Associate

Strategic Mission Critical; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

13 paid holidays

Medical, health, and dental insurance

Licensing costs reimbursement

Spouse and family insurance subsidies

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with safe harbor

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a VDC Associate to support complex mission critical projects across the United States. The role emphasizes Revit modeling, coordination, and production delivery to ensure constructible models and shop drawings for field execution.

You will collaborate with senior VDC staff, contractors, and stakeholders to drive modeling standards, resolve constructability challenges, and improve workflows while growing your skills in a dynamic, data-center focused

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional VDC, BIM, or construction modeling experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with Autodesk Revit in a production environment.
• Experience modeling MEP systems.
• Experience producing construction models and shop drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and apply design intent.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed Revit models and shop drawings for electrical systems.
• Translate engineering design intent into coordinated, field-ready models supporting fabrication and installation.
• Support project coordination efforts, including clash detection and model resolution using Navisworks.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, architects, and design partners.
• Coordinate model revisions, RFIs, and project deliverables while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.
• Work across multiple linked models and disciplines to resolve constructability challenges.
• Collaborate with senior VDC team members to improve modeling standards, workflows, and technical skills.

Skills

VDC/BIM experience

Revit proficiency

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a VDC Associate to support the delivery of complex mission critical projects across the United States.

This role is ideal for a hands-on VDC professional with experience in Revit-based MEP modeling who is ready to take on greater production responsibility while continuing to grow their coordination and project-delivery skills. You'll work closely with senior VDC team members, contractors, and project stakeholders to produce coordinated, constructible models and shop drawings that support successful field execution.

What You’ll Do

• Produce detailed Revit models and shop drawings for electrical systems
• Translate engineering design intent into coordinated, field-ready models supporting fabrication and installation
• Support project coordination efforts, including clash detection and model resolution using Navisworks
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, architects, and design partners
• Coordinate model revisions, RFIs, and project deliverables while maintaining quality and schedule requirements
• Work across multiple linked models and disciplines to resolve constructability challenges
• Collaborate with senior VDC team members to improve modeling standards, workflows, and technical skills

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional VDC, BIM, or construction modeling experience
• Hands-on proficiency with Autodesk Revit in a production environment
• Experience modeling MEP systems
• Experience producing construction models and shop drawings
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and apply design intent
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of contractor-side VDC/BIM experience
• Mission critical or data center project experience
• Electrical modeling experience
• Autodesk Certified Professional, Revit (or similar certification)

Compensation

• $75,000 - $90,000+ a year
• Depending on location, experience, education, and skills

Benefits

• 36-hour standard work week (1/2 day Fridays)
• paid time off
• hybrid working arrangement
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees
• reimbursement of professional licensing costs
• Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC
• All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law