BIM VDC Engineer - Critical Infrastructure
Brief Overview
The BIM / VDC Engineer IV is a lead, project-based role within Smart Tech Contracting's building automation contractor team, supporting long-duration construction projects in critical infrastructure environments.
Essential Functions
Lead BIM and VDC efforts for building automation and EPMS scope on assigned critical infrastructure projects.
Develop, maintain, and update project models for BAS and EPMS system panels, field devices, conduit, and raceways.
Perform clash detection and constructability review using Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Drive issue tracking, follow-up, and resolution of model conflicts affecting installation, access, coordination, or sequencing.
Collaborate with project managers, field leaders, installation teams, and external designers to manage real-time model updates throughout construction.
Contribute to field issue resolution by validating constructability and helping align model content with installation requirements.
Maintain model accuracy throughout the project lifecycle and support development of complete and reliable as-built conditions.
Help establish and improve BIM / VDC standards, workflows, and best practices across projects.
Reporting
Generate and maintain clash reports, issue logs, model status updates, and coordination tracking documentation for assigned projects.
Create visuals and exhibits to support construction logistics, project phasing, installation planning, and stakeholder presentations.
Provide regular updates to project leadership on model progress, coordination status, field impacts, and risk areas.
Support documentation of as-built model completeness and turnover deliverables at project closeout.
Position Requirements
Skilled with Revit MEP, skilled with Navisworks, skilled using Autodesk Construction Cloud and/or BIM 360.
Experience with clash detection, model coordination, and federated model workflows.
Ability to interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and field installation conditions.
Familiarity with laser scanning, point clouds, drone capture, or reality capture workflows preferred.
Experience producing construction visuals, sequencing plans, and presentation-ready graphics preferred.
Knowledge with building automation systems, scope, components and construction.
Skilled using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace.
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information).
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands
- This is a remote, project-based role supporting long-duration construction projects.
- Periodic travel to construction sites may be required for coordination, field support, and project needs.
- Some presence at construction sites may be required depending on project assignment and business needs.
- Candidate must be able to work effectively in active jobsite environments and coordinate directly with field teams and trade partners when onsite.
- May require periodic travel depending on project assignment and business needs.
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Travel / Relocation Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
- Up to 25% travel may be required, including local travel within a normal commuting radius of 1 hour and additional travel beyond the local commuting area, including longer-distance travel, overnight stays, and occasional air travel.
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
Notice To Third Party Agencies
STC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to STC in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where STC has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of STC and STC will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.