VDC Engineer - Chandler, AZ

Job Category : VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Requisition Number : VDCEN011976 Job Type Full‑Time On‑site Locations Chandler, AZ, USA Description Any Employment Offers are contingent upon successful completion of the following: Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility Substance Abuse Screening Physical Exam (if applicable) Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable) About Hensel Phelps Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee‑owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Position Description The VDC Engineer supports the Project Team and mentors the BIM Engineers. The VDC Engineer is responsible for model management and is the primary liaison for VDC coordination between the design team, the engineering team, the specialty trades and operations. Responsibilities Support projects hand field related VDC activities. Execute project VDC Project Execution Plans and VDC implementation strategies in conjunction with the Project & VDC Manager. Manage and coordinate Architectural, MEPTF, structural, civil, specialty and site components of the model. Identify and resolve clash detection, design issues, and coordination/constructability issue logs. Provide quality assurance oversight on model reliability, structure, and content. Understand basic field layout principles. Enforce coordinated VDC schedule, track, follow up, and notify stakeholders. Participate daily in T&D, QPL, and 6‑Step QC Process. Produce updates for field technology deployment. Assist with establishing project alignment for all 3D coordination efforts and integration with the primary control plan. Position Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering. Expertise with Autodesk programs – specifically AutoCAD and Revit. Valid Driver’s License. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Understanding concepts of VDC or BIM. Exposure to and preliminary experience with some Building Information Model (BIM) systems (i.e., Autodesk Revit, Synchro, Navisworks, SketchUp and similar software suites). Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam. Strong personal management skills, dedication, organization, and open‑mindedness. Creative thinker with ability to work in a close‑knit environment. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years in building or design industry. Physical Work Classification & Demands Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. Occasionally move around inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and printer. Frequently communicate with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration. Constantly compute, analyze, and conceptualize mathematical calculations and formulas. Constantly read written communications and view email submissions. Regularly sit in a stationary position in front of a computer screen. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures. Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Benefits Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee‑paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees may also receive a company cell phone or cell‑phone allowance and, depending on location, a vehicle or vehicle allowance. A cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) may be included based on position location. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Hensel Phelps is an equal‐opportunity employer. We are committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, except as permitted by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hensel Phelps Construction Co