VDC Engineer

HENSEL PHELPS; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401K

COLA

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a VDC Engineer to support the Project Team and mentor BIM Engineers. You will manage models and act as the primary liaison for VDC coordination between design, engineering, trades, and operations on Hawaii projects.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering and strong Autodesk skills (AutoCAD, Revit). You will work within a collaborative, safety‑driven environment offering comprehensive benefits and future growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• Expertise with Autodesk programs – specifically AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding concepts of VDC or BIM.
• Exposure to BIM systems (e.g., Autodesk Revit, Synchro, Navisworks, SketchUp).
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and field-related VDC activities.
• Execute project VDC Project Execution Plans and implementation strategies with Project & VDC Manager.
• Manage and coordinate architectural, MEPTF, structural, civil, and site components of the model.
• Identify and resolve clash detection and constructability issues.
• Provide quality assurance for model reliability and content.
• Understand basic field layout principles.
• Enforce VDC schedule with tracking and notifications.
• Produce updates for field technology deployment and align 3D coordination for primary control plan.

Skills

VDC coordination

BIM (VDC)

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

SketchUp

Synchro

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Compensation Range

Direct Compensation (Hawaii Only)

• Salary: $79,230.00 - $83,400.00
• Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA): $26,400.00
• Total Compensation Range: $105,630.00 - $109,800.00

Other

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K

Job Description

The VDC Engineer supports the Project Team and assist in mentoring the BIM Engineers. The VDC Engineer is responsible for model management and is the primary liaison for VDC coordination between the design team, the engineering team, the specialty trades and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support projects hand field related VDC activities.
• Execution of project VDC Project Execution Plans and project VDC implementation strategies in conjunction with the Project & VDC Manager.
• Management and coordination of Architectural, MEPTF, structural, civil, specialty and site components of the model.
• Identification and resolution of clash detection, design issues, and coordination/constructability issue log.
• Quality assurance oversight on model reliability, structure, and content.
• Understanding of basic field layout principles.
• Enforce coordinated VDC schedule. Tracking, follow‑up, and notifications.
• Daily involvement with T&D, QPL, and 6-Step QC Process
• Produce updates for field technology deployment. Assist with establishing project alignment for all 3D coordination efforts and integration with primary control plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering
• Expertise with Autodesk programs – specifically AutoCAD and Revit
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding concepts of VDC or BIM
• Exposure to and preliminary experience with some Building Information Model (BIM) systems (i.e., Autodesk Revit, Synchro, Navisworks, Sketchup and similar software suites)
• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam
• Strong personal management skills, dedication, organization, and open‑mindedness
• Creative thinker with ability to work in a close‑knit environment
• Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years in building or design industry.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)