VDC Engineer

Balfour Beatty US; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a VDC Engineer based in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on modeling, coordination, and digital workflows to support complex construction projects. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure clash-free designs and accurate BIM models.

Ideal candidates have BIM software experience (Revit/Navisworks), good communication, and the ability to manage multi-trade coordination and BIM execution plans. Growth opportunities exist within our digital delivery practice.

Qualifications

• Entry level with 1+ years of experience (or internships) and a degree in Construction, Design or Engineering related fields.
• Exposure to technology, 3D modeling, process development and software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building systems with trade partners to identify and resolve conflicts and support constructability reviews.
• Model coordination and clash detection using Navisworks and Revit; support meetings and issue tracking.
• Contribute to BIM execution planning, model logistics, and data management per VDC standards.

Skills

BIM modeling

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Design or Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Procore

Bluebeam

BIM 360 / ACC

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a VDC Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic team, based out of Richmond, VA. This role is ideal for a technically skilled, detail-oriented professional with hands‑on experience in 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

• MEP & Trade Integration: Coordinate building systems with trade partners to identify and resolve conflicts and support constructability reviews.
• 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.
• Model Development: Create, update, and maintain architectural, structural, and MEP models at appropriate Levels of Development (LOD) through design and construction phases.
• 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

• Entry level position with 1+ years of experience (or internships) and a degree in Construction, Design or Engineering related fields.
• Exposure to or interest in technology, 3D modeling, process development and software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination within the construction industry.
• Exposure to Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD.
• Exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, and BIM 360 / ACC.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.

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

Pay Rate

• Pay Rate: $81,000-$96,000/year
• This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.