Virtual Construction Field Engineer

Big-D Careers; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Virtual Construction Field Engineer in San Antonio, TX. This role calls for a tech-savvy individual to bridge the gap between virtual design and field operations, managing BIM models, and ensuring project specifications. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in construction and CAD, along with a proactive, organized approach to facilitating seamless project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in construction, electrical experience is a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in CAD and layout processes.
• Able to lift up to 45 lbs and walk job sites.

Responsibilities

• Support virtual design team and manage daily routing submissions.
• Coordinate constraints during the modeling process.
• Perform field validations and assist the installation team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Technology-forward mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Nox Group, we are dedicated to humanizing construction!Our enterprise owns and operates Corbins, RMCI, Nox Innovations, and Construction Labels. Our teammates, partners, and customers can expect that we genuinely care to serve them and look out for their best interests. As one of the fastest-growing industrial construction enterprises in the US and an industry leader in data centers, manufacturing, semiconductor, and water/wastewater treatment facilities, we continually look for people who are excited about personal growth and can contribute to our mission of being empowered thought leaders boldly changing the construction industry.

Location:San Antonio, TX | On-Site | Full-Time

Are you passionate about merging cutting-edge technology with real-world building? As a Virtual Construction (VC) Field Engineer at Nox Innovations, you’ll be the vital link between our Virtual Design teams and the boots-on-the-ground construction crews. Your work will directly influence how digital models become reality, turning vision into structure and data into precision.

This is not your average field role—you’ll play a key part in driving innovation on the job site, solving challenges in real time, and ensuring everything from layout to installation aligns perfectly with the design. You’ll be on the front lines of construction technology, making complex coordination look seamless and helping deliver smarter, more efficient builds.

Responsibilities

• Support virtual design team and construction installation field teams with research,design, trade coordination, layout, installation coordination, and validation.
• Assist with coordinating Nox Group BIM models with other trades to resolve clashes as needed.
• Manage the Asset Routing submissions daily by:
  • Providing support to the field on routing processes from Virtual Construction Workforce Development.
  • Ensuring routing plans are reviewed and constraints are logged and followed up on by Nox Group’s field personnel and Virtual Construction.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external constraints during the modeling process by:
  • Maintaining a daily VC constraint log.
  • Coordinate constraint resolution.
  • Attend VC internal and external coordination meetings to document and coordinate constraints and assist in coordination resolution.
  • Monitor & share weekly constraint progression with the project & VC teams.
• Assist with the constructability review in the field.
• Assist the installation team with understanding the scope as needed.
• Perform field validations of installation against the design to ensure the design is being followed and report any design to installation deviations to VC Project Engineer.
• Provide total station layout points on site as needed.
• Assist installers with knowledge of how to understand and navigate the model and sheet sets, including PF part labels.
• Perform daily coordination between the VC Project Coordinator and the onsite field operations teams to ensure the model and design are aligned.
• Provide updates and support to the VC Project Manager to ensure continuity between the VC Engineers and the onsite Field Operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in construction (electrical experience is a plus).
• 2+ years’ experience in CAD and layout processes.
• Field-savvy, with the ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Tech-forward mindset with a passion for binging design to life in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you're equally confident speaking with crews and design engineers.
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and committed to seeing things through.
• Has a strong ability to be a team player and leader.
• Self-starter and motivated to work efficiently and effectively.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

Safety Level

This is a safety-sensitive position, and all applicable policies will apply, including drug tests and background checks.

It has been and continues to be the long-standing policy of any Nox Group operating company to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nox Group and all of its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.