VDC Engineer

About the role

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. The VDC Engineer supports the Project Team and assists in mentoring 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 project 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 log.
• Provide quality assurance oversight on model reliability, structure, and content.
• Understand basic field layout principles.
• Enforce coordinated VDC schedule.
• Track, follow-up, and provide notifications.
• Maintain daily involvement with 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 primary control plan.

Requirements

• 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 of VDC or BIM concepts.
• Exposure to and preliminary experience with Building Information Model (BIM) systems (e.g., Autodesk Revit, Synchro, Navisworks, Sketchup, and similar software suites).
• Excellent computer skills, including high 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 the building or design industry.

Physical Requirements

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. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking – Occasionally move about 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 computer 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.

Pay

Direct Compensation (Hawaii Only):

• Salary: $79,230.00 - $83,400.00
• Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): $26,400.00
• Total Compensation Range: $105,630.00 - $109,800.00

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).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee-paid vision and dental insurance.
• Paid time off beginning upon hire.
• Annual bonus plan for project engineers and above, subject to company and employee performance.
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance for project engineers and above in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location (subject to periodic review and adjustment).