Virtual Design and Construction Project Engineer

Pepper Construction Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) match

Vacation & personal days

Student loan repayment program

Volunteer opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a VDC Project Engineer to support reality capture and field technology across Indiana projects. The role combines office and site work, performing data collection with UAVs and laser scanning, processing data, and supporting self‑perform teams with digital layout workflows.

You will work under the Senior PM, Virtual Construction, applying BIM/VDC methods, coordinating with project teams, and helping advance construction technology on active projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-4 years of experience in construction, VDC, or project engineering.
• Strong interest in construction technology and innovation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in office and field environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection using UAV/drone systems and terrestrial laser scanning.
• Process, organize, and maintain reality capture data for project teams.
• Support construction progress tracking, quality verification, and as‑built documentation.
• Assist with reality capture workflows on active projects and maintain data standards.
• Coordinate with project teams and self‑perform crews to ensure layout information is accurate and constructible.
• Support adoption of field technology solutions to improve project execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Office-to-field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Construction Technology or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM/VDC workflows

Drone operations (FAA Part 107)

Terrestrial laser scanning

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

Virtual Design and Construction Project Engineer - Reality Capture & Field Technology

Position Overview

We are seeking a VDC Project Engineer - Reality Capture & Field Technology to support construction technology initiatives on our projects throughout the state of Indiana. This role will assist with reality capture efforts through drone operations, laser scanning, data processing, and digital layout workflows that support project teams and self‑perform operations. This position will split time between the office and active construction sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in collecting and processing project data, supporting field technology initiatives, and helping self‑perform teams leverage digital construction tools in the field. This position reports directly to the Senior Project Manager, Virtual Construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field data collection using:
  • UAV/drone systems
  • Terrestrial laser scanning
• Process, organize, and maintain reality capture data for use by project teams
• Support construction progress tracking, quality verification, and as-built documentation efforts
• Assist with the implementation and execution of reality capture workflows on active construction projects
• Maintain reality capture equipment, software, and project data standards
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory requirements for drone operations
• Support self‑perform operations through the creation and management of digital layout files
• Utilize project models, drawings, and construction documents to develop layout information for field use
• Coordinate with project teams and self‑perform crews to ensure layout information is accurate and constructible
• Support the adoption of field technology solutions that improve project execution and productivity

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-4 years of experience in construction, VDC, project engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in construction technology and innovation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Experience with drone operations (FAA Part 107 certification is a plus)
• Experience with laser scanning equipment
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC workflows
• Exposure to construction layout, field technology, or self‑perform operations
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and models

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable collection and processing of reality capture data
• Effective support of self‑perform operations through digital layout workflows
• Accurate and organized project information that supports field teams
• Strong collaboration with project teams and VDC staff
• Continued growth in the use of reality capture and field technology across projects

Why Pepper?

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match—your future is in good hands!
• Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
• Student loan repayment program
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company‑wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work that brings a positive impact to communities

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more. For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.