VDC Technician (Bridge Design)

VDC Technician

Skanska is searching for a dynamic VDC Technician for our Skanska Koch Business Unit in Carteret, NJ. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

As a VDC Technician, you will be a critical part in the design and construction process of our projects. Working closely with senior detailers, engineers, and field superintendents, you will help create the precise 3D models and 2D shop drawings that our fabrication and erection teams rely on. This role is an excellent opportunity for professionals at any stage looking to build a long-term career specifically focusing on the unique engineering and detailing challenges of the bridge construction industry.

VDC Technician Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Drafting/Design, or a related field. (Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply!)
• Ability to calculate quantities
• Ability to generate 3D models
• Proficiency in drafting and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Civil 3D, or Tekla Structures).
• A fundamental understanding of reading and interpreting structural blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Familiar with structural steel shapes, connections, and basic fabrication processes is a major plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

VDC Technician Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in generating accurate 3D structural steel models using appropriate software
• Draft and detail 2D shop drawings, erection plans, and assembly drawings in accordance with industry standards.
• Extract bill of material from 3D models and 2D shop drawings.
• Participate in clash detection and coordination process to identify and resolve structural conflicts before they reach the fabrication shop or job site.
• Review structural and technical contract documents and update models/drawings to reflect design changes.
• Collaborate with field crews to ensure details are constructible and support resolving any issues that arise during installation.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Primary Location

US-NJ-Carteret

Primary Work Location/Assignment

Onsite

Skanska Business Unit

Skanska USA Civil

Employee Status

Full Time

Salary Low

USD $68,425.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $102,350.00/Yr.