VDC Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company seeks a VDC Engineer to join the Finance team in Charlotte, NC. You will develop and validate virtual designs, coordinate 3D models with project teams, and drive VR/AR and BIM advancements to improve site logistics and construction sequences.

Strong BIM software experience and cross‑disciplinary collaboration are essential for delivering high‑quality project outcomes. Ideal candidates hold a BIM concentration with 3–5 years of related work, plus the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, or construction management with BIM focus.
• 3-5 years of BIM/VDC experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual simulations to validate site logistics and sequencing.
• Manage 3D coordination with operations from kickoff to closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks and quality checks.
• Drive R&D of new software and technology to optimize execution.

Skills

General computing skills

Familiar with MEPF system design

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate with BIM concentration

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

Lumion

Job description

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.