VDC Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a VDC Engineer to join our Maryland-based team. This role focuses on creating virtual designs, coordinating 3D models, and evaluating BIM workflows to improve site logistics, safety, and project quality.

The successful candidate will have BIM software experience, the ability to read drawings, collaborate across disciplines, and 3–5 years of VDC or BIM-related experience. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $82,000 per year for Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred in architecture, civil engineering, or construction management.
• 3–5 years of experience in VDC/BIM or related field.
• Experience with BIM software and related technology.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual simulations to improve site logistics, safety, scheduling, and VR experiences.
• Manage 3D coordination activities with operations from kickoff to closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks: quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-ups.

Skills

General computing skills

VR/AR experience

Data analytics

Forward-thinking attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Associate degree in VDC/BIM technical concentration

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

Lumion

Job description

VDC Engineer (Finance)

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self motivated, energetic, detailed oriented, tech savvy person to help Looking for a self-motivated, energetic, creative, technology-driven, detail-oriented, quick-thinking, innovative person to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team. Job Responsibilities include:

Qualified candidates should:

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

Required Skills

Skill Set:

Software proficiency required:

• General computing skills
• SketchUp
• CAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Rendering software (i.e. Lumion)

Other required skills:

• Able to read drawings and understand specifications, building codes, and other technical data.
• Familiar with MEPF system design.
• Have excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams.
• Data analytics, visual programming, and VR/AR experience.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or Associate degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration with 3-5 years of experience.
• BIM software, hardware, and technology knowledge.

The Company's salary ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, level and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education, location, and experience, applicant's abilities and market and business considerations. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects base salary only and does not include other forms of available compensation to which employees may be entitled including but not limited to profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, retirement compensation, travel subsistence, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, healthcare, life insurance, disability insurance, and other compensations/benefits, which are dependent upon various factors including but not limited to years of service, location, performance, etc.

This salary range is for Maryland only.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

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Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $82,000.00