VDC Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty in Raleigh, NC is seeking a VDC Engineer to join our Carolinas team. This hands-on role emphasizes modeling, coordination, and digital workflows across design and construction phases.

You will work with Navisworks, Revit, Procore, and ACC workflows to deliver clash-free models and robust BIM execution. A collaborative environment supports professional growth in digital delivery practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination.
• Proficiency with Revit and Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM 360/ACC.
• Ability to read construction documents and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Model coordination to support multi-trade layout and clash detection using Navisworks and Revit.
• Contribute to BIM execution planning and model logistics per VDC standards.
• Develop and maintain architectural, structural, and MEP models through design/construction.
• Coordinate building systems with trade partners to resolve conflicts.
• Provide model-based support for documentation, coordination, and field use via ACC workflows.
• Perform model quality checks for accuracy, consistency, and conformance with documents.
• Collaborate with teams to improve digital delivery practices and learning.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Procore

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM 360/ACC

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a VDC Engineer to join our Carolinas team, based out of Raleigh. This role is ideal for a technically skilled, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination who is looking to grow their career within a collaborative, project-driven environment. This is a hands-on technical role, emphasizing modeling, coordination, and digital workflows. The role offers exposure to complex projects, evolving technologies, and opportunities for professional growth within Balfour Beatty’s digital delivery practice.

Essential Functions

• Model Coordination: Support and facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash detection using Navisworks and Revit; assist with coordination meetings and model issue tracking.
• VDC & BIM Support: Contribute to BIM execution planning, model logistics, and data management in alignment with company VDC standards and workflows (including R5 process).
• Model Development: Create, update, and maintain architectural, structural, and MEP models at appropriate Levels of Development (LOD) through design and construction phases.
• MEP & Trade Integration: Coordinate building systems with trade partners to identify and resolve conflicts and support constructability reviews.
• Technology & Platform Support: Provide model-based support for documentation, coordination, and field use; assist teams with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) workflows.
• Quality & Accuracy: Perform model checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with construction documents and project standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with project teams, designers, and subcontractors to support alignment, efficiency, and best practices in digital delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ of experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination within the construction industry.
• Proficiency with Revit and Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM 360 / ACC.
• Experience supporting MEP coordination and understanding LOD requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience coordinating large, complex, or multi-phase projects with multiple trades and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or independently manage multi-trade coordination efforts, including facilitating coordination or clash resolution discussions.
• Experience contributing to or helping develop BIM execution plans, VDC standards, or project-specific workflows.
• Exposure to preconstruction or design-assist modeling, including early coordination, constructability reviews, or model-based problem-solving.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior VDC/BIM staff, interns, or project team members.
• Advanced Revit capabilities, such as family creation, content management, or model optimization.
• Familiarity with lean construction principles, model-based coordination strategies, or digital delivery best practices.
• Interest in expanding technical leadership, coordination ownership, or process improvement responsibilities over time.

Candidates who demonstrate strong technical ownership, coordination leadership, and process improvement capabilities may be considered for a senior-level engineer opportunity.