Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer I/II – Industrial, Traveling

Jobtailor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a VDC intern to support development and coordination of complex building information models. You will assist with 3D/4D/5D workflows, participate in field coordination, and help create visuals and simulations to improve project delivery.

The role emphasizes onsite or in-office collaboration, learning new software, and contributing to standards and training materials for the VDC team.

Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in a construction role supporting VDC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Initiative and strong decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk software programs (Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks).
• General understanding of VDC software (Sketchup, Fuzor, Infraworks, Adobe Suite).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support development and coordination of VDC models, ensuring constructability and alignment with field conditions.
• Escalate complex modeling issues to senior VDC staff as needed
• Provide field support through execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, visualizations, schedule phasing, logistics planning, LiDAR scanning, 360 photo documentation, and drone operations
• Maintain a consistent presence onsite or in-office to identify issues and offer VDC‑based solutions
• Apply 3D, 4D, and 5D VDC tools to improve project workflows and coordination
• Create and maintain models, renderings, and simulations
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose practical improvements
• Implement VDC workflows with project teams and collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams
• Manage RFIs, ASIs, and digital documentation workflows
• Organize and maintain accessible project data and compute metrics for management review
• Provide basic training on VDC tools and workflows
• Contribute to VDC standards and training materials and share field lessons learned
• Research, test, and assist with implementing new software and hardware
• Prepare visuals, models, and documentation for marketing and business development
• Represent the VDC team professionally on jobsites and in meetings
• Stay current with VDC tools and construction technology and pursue learning opportunities
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills

VDC Modeling

Autodesk Software (Revit, AutoCAD, Nav

Tools

SketchUp

Fuzor

InfraWorks

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Support development and coordination of VDC models, ensuring constructability and alignment with field conditions
• Escalate complex modeling issues to senior VDC staff as needed
• Provide field support through execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, visualizations, schedule phasing, logistics planning, LiDAR scanning, 360 photo documentation, and drone operations
• Maintain a consistent presence onsite or in-office to identify issues and offer VDC-based solutions
• Apply 3D, 4D, and 5D VDC tools to improve project workflows and coordination
• Create and maintain models, renderings, and simulations
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and propose practical improvements
• Implement VDC workflows with project teams and collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams
• Manage RFIs, ASIs, and digital documentation workflows
• Organize and maintain accessible project data and compute metrics for management review
• Provide basic training on VDC tools and workflows
• Contribute to VDC standards and training materials and share field lessons learned
• Research, test, and assist with implementing new software and hardware
• Prepare visuals, models, and documentation for marketing and business development
• Represent the VDC team professionally on jobsites and in meetings
• Stay current with VDC tools and construction technology and pursue learning opportunities
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Previous internship experience in a construction role supporting VDC
• LEAN principles experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail
• Ability to exercise independent judgement
• Initiative and strong decision‑making capabilities
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of Autodesk software programs (Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks)
• General understanding of VDC software (Sketchup, Fuzor, Infraworks, Adobe Suite), systems and hardware
• Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn specific job‑related software upon hire
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time
• Background checks are required if applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in VDC modeling, including 3D, 4D, and 5D tools, while effectively collaborating with project teams to enhance workflows and constructability. Proficient in Autodesk software and capable of providing training and support for VDC processes.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• VDC Modeling
• Autodesk Software (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks)
• 3D, 4D, 5D VDC Tools
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• VDC Coordination
• Quantity Takeoffs
• Constructability Analysis
• LiDAR Scanning
• Drone Operations
• Visualizations
• RFI Management
• Digital Documentation Workflows
• Metrics Computation
• LEAN Principles

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Independent Judgement
• Initiative
• Decision‑Making Capabilities

Industry Keywords

• Construction Technology
• VDC Standards
• Field Support
• Workflow Improvements
• Project Data Management

Tools & Technologies

• Sketchup
• Fuzor
• Infraworks
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook