Virtual Construction Engineer — 3D BIM & AR/VR Specialist

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

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. seeks a Virtual Construction Engineer to rapidly learn Messer processes and become proficient in our BIM workflows.

The role involves coordinating virtual models, producing 3D models, and supporting cost planning, field coordination, and safety initiatives on complex commercial projects. Ideal candidate has a Civil/Construction-related degree and up to 2 years in virtual construction, with hands-on experience in Revit, Navisworks Manage, and SketchUp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in virtual construction engineering, preferably in a commercial construction environment.
• Basic experience producing/manipulating 3D models using Revit, Navisworks Manage, SketchUp or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• 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 shop drawing/model production for self-performance efforts.
• Review 3D models for conformance to design and 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.
• Coordinate and prepare point cloud/UAV data for design and construction model progression.
• Prepare models for AR/VR to be used in the field.
• Create models, model animations, and videos to support project requirements and business development pursuits.
• Prepare models for safety planning supporting the Zero Injury program.
• Support Messer's Quality Program by leveraging best practices.
• Apply design drawings, shop drawings, and specifications including MEP concepts.
• Apply knowledge of construction scheduling and LEAN tools for VDC task alignment.

Skills

3D modeling

Revit

Navisworks

SketchUp

Construction industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks Manage

Trimble SketchUp

Job description

Messer Construction Co. seeks a Virtual Construction Engineer to rapidly learn Messer processes and become proficient in our BIM workflows.

The role involves coordinating virtual models, producing 3D models, and supporting cost planning, field coordination, and safety initiatives on complex commercial projects. Ideal candidate has a Civil/Construction-related degree and up to 2 years in virtual construction, with hands-on experience in Revit, Navisworks Manage, and SketchUp.