VDC Engineer - Remote
Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth.
About the Role
The VDC Engineer supports electrical construction projects by bridging the gap between BIM VDC Detailers and Leads to ensure coordinated, high-quality models and consistent project standards. This role facilitates communication across teams, supports model management and clash detection, and serves as a key liaison between office and field operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in executing BIM VDC processes on assigned projects.
- Support development and maintenance of BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
- Ensure adherence to company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
- Manage coordination models using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and related BIM tools.
- Perform clash detection and track resolution of coordination issues across trades.
- Produce 2D drawings, shop drawings, and model-based documentation.
- Provide model extracts and coordination reports to project teams.
- Serve as a liaison between Detailer I/II roles and the BIM VDC Lead.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and field teams to ensure accurate system integration.
- Participate in and occasionally lead coordination meetings.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, foremen, and field crews to ensure constructability and timely issue resolution.
- Mentor and guide BIM VDC Detailer I and II team members.
- Assist with onboarding and training in BIM VDC workflows and software.
- Stay informed on BIM VDC advancements and recommend process improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or comparable BIM VDC software.
- Understanding of construction processes and project life cycles.
- Strong communication and collaboration capabilities across diverse project teams.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Experience with cloud-based collaboration platforms.
- Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models and resolve conflicts efficiently.
- Demonstrated success in maintaining project standards and supporting consistent BIM VDC execution.
- Track record of fostering collaboration between technical and field teams to ensure constructible solutions.
- Experience contributing to team development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Aided Drafting, or a related field, or a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale projects preferred.
- Electrical construction experience preferred.
- Certifications in BIM VDC-related technologies are a plus.
Working Conditions
The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud, debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.
Benefits
IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.
Pay
Salary Range: $76,500 - $103,500. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.