VDC Engineer - Cincinnati, OH

Messer Construction Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking a Virtual Construction Engineer to coordinate and manage digital models for complex commercial projects.

The role emphasizes learning Messer processes, producing 3D models, and collaborating with design and field teams to support self-perform work and safety initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 0–2 years of experience with Revit/Navisworks/SketchUp, in a commercial construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in virtual construction engineering; commercial construction environment preferred.
• Basic experience in producing/manipulating 3D models using Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, or other model authoring software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage virtual models for construction and field use.
• Produce and maintain 3D models throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with project team to support shop drawing/model production for self-performance efforts.
• Review 3D models for conformance to schematic design, design development, or construction documents.
• Coordinate with Estimating for quantity extraction to enable Model-Based Cost Planning.
• Coordinate with field engineers to export layout points for field survey equipment.
• Prepare point cloud/UAV data for design and construction model progression.
• Prepare models for AR/VR use in the field.
• Create models, animations, and video to support project requirements.
• Support safety planning using models for Zero Injury program and align with Messer's Quality Program.

Skills

Virtual construction

3D modeling

Revit

Navisworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Trimble SketchUp

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in June of 2027! As a Virtual Construction Engineer with Messer Construction Company, you will be required to quickly learn and become proficient in our processes and tools.

What Will You Do

• Spatially coordinate and manage virtual models for construction and field use.
• Produce and maintain 3D models throughout the life of a project.
• Coordinate with project team members to assist in the management of shop drawing/model production in support of our self-performance efforts.
• Review 3D models produced by architects and/or engineers and evaluate conformance to schematic design, design development, or construction document requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare models with Estimating for quantity extraction to enable Model-Based Cost Planning.
• Coordinate and prepare models with field engineers to export layout points for use with field survey equipment.
• Reality Capture - Coordinate and prepare point cloud/UAV data to work with design and construction model progression.
• Prepare models for AR/VR to be used in the field.
• Create models, model animations, video etc. to support project requirements and business development pursuits.
• Prepare models to be used for safety planning in support of our Zero Injury safety program.
• Support Messer's Quality Program by leveraging Messer's best practices.
• Apply basic knowledge and use of design drawings, shop drawings, and specifications, including MEP.
• Apply basic knowledge and understanding of Construction Scheduling and LEAN tools for alignment of VDC tasks.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree required. Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in virtual construction engineering, preferably in a commercial construction environment.
• Basic experience in producing/manipulating 3D models using Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Trimble SketchUp, or other model authoring software.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.