VDC Engineer III

EnTech; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EnTech Engineering, PC is seeking a VDC Engineer III in New York, NY. This senior role leads BIM/VDC projects, mentors junior engineers, and drives model management, standards, and QA/QC across platforms.

You will oversee coordination, develop strategies, and support proposals with estimates, planning, and outreach while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role is hybrid, on-site with client teams, offering opportunities to publish and advance within the profession.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or AEC-related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in architecture/engineering/construction and BIM/VDC, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Advanced expertise in BIM model generation and development and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project model setup, structure, and exchanges.
• Develop standards, templates, and best practices for projects and in-house initiatives.
• Mentor VDC Engineers I and II and manage complex 3D coordination (clash detection).
• Oversee QA/QC and BIM management across platforms; allocate resources and meet time/budget goals.

Skills

BIM/VDC experience

Leadership

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Dynamo

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or AEC-related discipline

Tools

BIM360

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

3D Laser Scanning

Dynamo

Job description

EnTech Engineering, PC is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm devoted to delivering best-in-class design and construction support services for infrastructure and facility projects that strengthen communities nationwide. Based in New York City, our firm is made of engineers, technologists, environmental scientists, construction professionals, and consultants who are passionate about improving the infrastructure, buildings, and communities that surround us.

About the Role

VDC Engineer III is a senior position oriented toward subject matter expertise and project management. In this position, you will take your skills to the next level leading projects, solving complex interdisciplinary problems, overseeing other VDC Engineers, and using your skills to improve project quality and outcomes. This position is a launching pad for greater industry recognition with opportunities to publish and present on your work, and to join professional organizations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee project model setup and management: directory structure, model files, shared
• coordinates, worksets and phases, and model exchanges.
• Develop strategies and plans to create models and other VDC deliverables.
• Understand different standards and their suitability for different types of project work/ clientele.
• Develop standards, best practices, and templates as required, for either projects or inhouse initiatives.
• Mentor VDC Engineers I and II.
• Oversee, manage, direct, and perform complex interdisciplinary 3D coordination (clash detection) efforts.
• Develop and lead research initiatives in conjunction with VDC Management. Supervise research by others.
• Oversee development, augmentation, and implementation of EnTech and agency-specific BIM standards.
• Must be willing to work on-site with client project teams.
• Oversee QA/QC and BIM management for various platforms, disciplines, and services.
• Manage project deliverables with responsibility for meeting time and budget goals.
• Evaluate person-hours and skill-sets and allocate resources accordingly.
• Support proposals with estimates, writing, planning, marketing, and outreach.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction
• Management or AEC-related discipline preferred.
• 5+ experience in architecture/engineering/construction and BIM/VDC. At least 2 years managerial or team leadership experience.

Required Skills:

• Advanced expertise in the generation and development of BIM models, drawings, project
• management applications within Revit, BIM360, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with one or more VDC tools such as: Bentley Open Buildings, Solibri, GIS, and others.
• Specialized expertise in one or more aspects of VDC.
• Expertise in understanding and interpreting an array of design, construction, and fabrication
• documents for major disciplines. In-depth understanding of multiple disciplines.

Preferred Software Skills

• Revit / Dynamo
• Navisworks / Syncro
• 3D Laser Scanning (LiDAR, SLAM, Drone)
• Autodesk BIM360 or Construction Cloud
• Interest or experience in aerial drone and aerial photography is a strong plus.

$97,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with experience)

Location:

New York, NY (Hybrid)

EnTech Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. EnTech Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.