VDC Specialist I

CapMetro; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a BIM/VDC associate to support the development and delivery of digital construction solutions. You will create BIM models, perform basic coordination, and generate 3D visualizations to support project delivery in a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes building foundational VDC skills, modeling standards, and digital workflows, with exposure to cloud platforms and data exchange. An associate degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in CAD, BIM, VDC, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience acceptable in lieu of education.
• Familiarity with BIM software and visualization tools is required.
• Understanding of BIM LOD, clash detection, and model coordination.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain BIM models using Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp.
• Perform basic clash detection and model coordination.
• Produce 3D visualizations and animations with Lumion/Enscape.
• Support digital delivery initiatives including laser scanning, drones, and VR.
• Assist with cloud collaboration platforms and data exchange.
• Participate in model reviews and apply BIM standards.

Skills

BIM software familiarity

Coordination & clash detection

Digital delivery tools

Scripting (Dynamo/Grasshopper)

Education

Associate degree or CAD/BIM/VDC certificate

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Revit

Navisworks

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Drones/VR tools

Job description

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for supporting the development and delivery of digital construction solutions through Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows. You will assist in creating BIM models, performing basic coordination, and producing visualizations. This role focuses on building foundational skills in VDC tools, modeling standards, and digital collaboration while contributing to project delivery in a team environment.

What You'll Do:

• Creates and maintains BIM models using tools like Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, OpenRoads, OpenBridge Modeler, iTwin, and SketchUp.
• Performs basic clash detection and model coordination.
• Produces 3D visualizations and animations using Lumion, Enscape, etc.
• Supports digital delivery initiatives such as laser scanning, drones, and VR.
• Assists with cloud-based collaboration platforms (e.g., Bentley Infrastructure Cloud, ACC, Trimble Connect).
• Participates in model reviews and contributes to data accuracy.
• Learns and applies VDC standards and digital workflows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Associate’s degree or certificate in computer-aided design (CAD), BIM, VDC, or a related field, or
• In lieu of education, 2 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with BIM software (Civil 3d, OpenRoads, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp) and visualization tools (Lumion, Enscape)
• Understanding of BIM Levels of Development (LOD), clash detection, and coordination
• Exposure to digital delivery tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Drones, or VR
• Basic scripting or automation experience (e.g., Dynamo, Grasshopper)

What We Prefer:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering