Virtual Design & Construction Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a motivated individual for a role in Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). This position involves creating virtual simulations, managing 3D coordination activities, and enhancing project quality through technology and innovation.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an Associate degree in VDC/BIM with experience. Proficiency in BIM software such as Revit and SketchUp is essential. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and teamwork!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management, or Associate in VDC/BIM.
• 0-5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of BIM software, hardware, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual simulations for site logistics and safety.
• Manage 3D coordination activities from project kickoff.
• Perform quality verifications and schedule validations.
• Drive research for new software and technology.

Skills

Understanding of building construction

BIM software experience

Teamwork

Innovative thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Associate degree in VDC/BIM

Tools

SketchUp

CAD

Revit

Navisworks

Rendering software (e.g., Lumion)

Job description

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, creative, technology-driven, detail-oriented, quick-thinking, innovative person to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team. Job Responsibilities include:

Qualified candidates should:

• Understand building construction, engineering, and/or architecture.
• Have on the job or class experience with BIM software programs and technology.
• Thrive in a team environment both contributing to larger projects and producing independent work.
• Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
• Be able to multi-task and deliver parallel successful products.

Typical Daily tasks include:

• Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling, and VR experiences.
• Manage 3D coordination activities with operation teams from project kickoff through closeout.
• Perform preconstruction model tasks – quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-up production.
• Drive research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize the team’s execution and overall project quality.

Skill Set:

Software proficiency required:

• General computing skills
• SketchUp
• CAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Rendering software (i.e. Lumion)

Other required skills:

• Able to read drawings and understand specifications, building codes, and other technical data.
• Familiar with MEPF system design.
• Have excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams.
• Data analytics, visual programming, and VR/AR experience.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management related degrees or
• Associate degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration with 0-5 years of experience.
• BIM software, hardware, and technology knowledge.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.