VDC Engineer

VIATechnik; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Home office setup assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

VIATechnik is seeking a VDC Engineer who champions BIM coordination across complex projects, coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP models. You will manage clash detection, ensure constructibility, and translate coordination into business insights for clients.

You will lead digital delivery initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to advanced BIM workflows and AI-supported ideas. Hybrid work with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating BIM/VDC on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks and Civil3D.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive digital delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM & VDC coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Run clash detection, facilitate resolution discussions, ensure constructible models.
• Present digital deliverables to clients and translate coordination into business insights.
• Identify process improvements in BIM/VDC workflows and implement them.
• Collaborate with internal and external delivery teams to align risks and milestones.

Skills

BIM coordination

VDC coordination

Clash detection

Client liaison

Project coordination

Revit

Navisworks

Civil3D

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Civil3D

Job description

This is a hybrid role, and we are open to candidates in Chicago, New York City, and Denver. This position will require 1-2 days a week working in a local office. US work authorization is required.

About VIATechnik:

VIATechnik is on a mission to lead the built environment in creating a better future, today. We are one team of over 500 digital experts around the globe. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed architects, engineers, tradespersons, researchers, and business leaders. Together, we empower clients through high-quality, high-velocity experiences that consistently improve outcomes across the design, construction, and operations of buildings and infrastructure. Our clients include Amazon, Mars Wrigley, and National Geographic, the firms shaping the world's most ambitious projects.

Role Overview

VIATechnik is transforming how complex buildings and infrastructure are designed, coordinated, and delivered. We're seeking a VDC Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and construction. This is someone who can turn complex multidisciplinary models into coordinated, constructible, and data-driven project outcomes.

This is not a back-office modeling role. You will be a key driver of digital execution across high-profile projects, partnering with clients, global delivery teams, designers, and contractors to ensure that BIM and VDC efforts translate into real-world impact.

If you're passionate about improving how projects are delivered and want to grow into a trusted digital leader, this role offers a true career move.

What You'll Do

Lead BIM & VDC Coordination on Complex Projects

You will coordinate and manage multidisciplinary BIM models across architectural, structural, and MEP systems using tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and Civil3D. You'll run and lead clash detection processes, facilitate resolution discussions, and ensure models are constructible, sequenced properly, and aligned with project milestones.

Serve as a Trusted Client Interface

You'll act as a primary point of contact for BIM and VDC coordination activities, presenting digital deliverables and translating technical coordination into business-relevant insights. Your ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and proactively address concerns will directly influence client satisfaction and repeat engagement.

Improve How Digital Delivery Happens

We expect you to think beyond execution. In your first year, you'll identify and implement meaningful process improvements - whether through workflow standardization, automation, enhanced reporting, or AI-supported coordination techniques - that improve efficiency, clarity, and project outcomes.

Drive Alignment Across Global Teams

You'll collaborate closely with internal global delivery teams and external stakeholders, ensuring that expectations, risks, and next steps are aligned. Strong organizational skills and proactive communication will be essential as you manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Contribute to Thought Leadership & Capability Building

At VIATechnik , digital excellence is a team effort. You'll contribute to internal knowledge sharing, support training initiatives, and help strengthen our BIM and VDC capabilities across the organization.

What Makes This a Career Move

This role offers exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the AEC industry - giving you the opportunity to expand your technical depth while growing as a project leader and client-facing professional.

You'll work alongside industry-leading technologists and engineers, gaining hands‑on experience with advanced BIM workflows, automation, and emerging AI‑enabled digital delivery tools. For high performers, this position accelerates growth in technical mastery, leadership influence, and long‑term career trajectory.

What Success Looks Like After One Year

• You've successfully led BIM and VDC coordination on multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordination issues during construction have decreased due to your leadership.
• Clients trust you as a reliable digital partner.
• You've implemented at least two measurable improvements in digital delivery efficiency or clarity.
• You see this role as a clear step forward in your long‑term career with VIATechnik .

Who Thrives in This Role

• Proactive professionals who take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Technically strong BIM/VDC specialists who understand real‑world construction systems.
• Clear communicators comfortable presenting to clients and leading coordination discussions.
• Organized multitaskers who can manage ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Team players who embrace an "all hands on deck" consulting culture while maintaining high standards of technical excellence.

Compensation and featured benefits:

• The pay for this position is $75,000- $95,000, and the role is eligible for bonuses. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik seeks to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.