VDC Engineer

VDC Engineer

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more!

This role is ideal for a technically skilled, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination who is looking to grow their career within a collaborative, project-driven environment. This is a hands-on technical role, emphasizing modeling, coordination, and digital workflows. The role offers exposure to complex projects, evolving technologies, and opportunities for professional growth within Balfour Beatty's digital delivery practice.

Essential Functions

• Model Coordination: Support and facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash detection using Navisworks and Revit; assist with coordination meetings and model issue tracking.
• VDC & BIM Support: Contribute to BIM execution planning, model logistics, and data management in alignment with company VDC standards and workflows (including R5 process).
• Model Development: Create, update, and maintain architectural, structural, and MEP models at appropriate Levels of Development (LOD) through design and construction phases.
• MEP & Trade Integration: Coordinate building systems with trade partners to identify and resolve conflicts and support constructability reviews.
• Technology & Platform Support: Provide model-based support for documentation, coordination, and field use; assist teams with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) workflows.
• Quality & Accuracy: Perform model checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with construction documents and project standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with project teams, designers, and subcontractors to support alignment, efficiency, and best practices in digital delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ of experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination within the construction industry.
• Proficiency with Revit and Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM 360 / ACC.
• Experience supporting MEP coordination and understanding LOD requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience coordinating large, complex, or multi-phase projects with multiple trades and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or independently manage multi-trade coordination efforts, including facilitating coordination or clash resolution discussions.
• Experience contributing to or helping develop BIM execution plans, VDC standards, or project-specific workflows.
• Exposure to preconstruction or design-assist modeling, including early coordination, constructability reviews, or model-based problem-solving.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior VDC/BIM staff, interns, or project team members.
• Advanced Revit capabilities, such as family creation, content management, or model optimization.
• Familiarity with lean construction principles, model-based coordination strategies, or digital delivery best practices.
• Interest in expanding technical leadership, coordination ownership, or process improvement responsibilities over time.

Candidates who demonstrate strong technical ownership, coordination leadership, and process improvement capabilities may be considered for a senior-level engineer opportunity.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.