VDC Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Sacramento, CA is seeking a self-motivated VDC team member to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction group.

You will create virtual simulations, coordinate 3D models with operations, perform preconstruction tasks, and drive adoption of new software and technologies to enhance project quality.

Qualifications

• Understand building construction, engineering, or architecture.
• Experience with BIM software and related technologies.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and contribute to larger projects.
• Curious, forward-thinking mindset to push innovations.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver parallel projects.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual simulations to support site logistics and safety.
• Coordinate 3D models with operations from kickoff to closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks like quality checks and constructability reviews.
• Drive R&D of new software, hardware, and technologies to improve execution.

Skills

BIM software proficiency

Construction knowledge

Team collaboration

Curiosity and innovation mindset

Multi-tasking

Tools

BIM software tools

VR/AR technology

Job description

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self‑motivated, energetic, detail‑oriented, tech‑savvy individual to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team.

Qualified candidates should:

• Understand building construction, engineering, and/or architecture.
• Have on‑the‑job or classroom 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.
• Managing 3D coordination activities with operation teams from project kickoff through closeout.
• Performing preconstruction model tasks – quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock‑up production.
• Driving research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize the team’s execution and overall project quality.