BIM VDC Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

Smart Tech Contracting, LLC • Atlanta, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The BIM / VDC Engineer IV is a lead, project-based role within the building automation contractor team, supporting long-duration construction projects in critical infrastructure environments. This position is responsible for leading BIM and VDC activities for the company’s scope of work, including BAS and EPMS system panels, field devices, conduit, and raceway systems.

This role is remote but requires some onsite coordination, working closely with field teams, project management, trade partners, and external design teams to maintain accurate, constructible models throughout the construction lifecycle. The BIM / VDC Engineer IV leads coordination efforts, drives issue resolution, supports field execution with real-time model updates, and helps ensure model accuracy from design through as-built turnover.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical BIM/VDC capability with field awareness, coordination leadership, and a proactive mindset for solving construction challenges quickly and effectively. This individual embraces innovation and applies new tools and technology to improve project delivery, communication, and model-based decision-making.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

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
• 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
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related discipline
• 3 years of experience with Revit modeling experience
• Minimum five years of experience as BIM / VDC lead coordination engineer on large scale construction projects

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with laser scanning, point clouds, drone capture, or reality capture workflows preferred
• Experience producing construction visuals, sequencing plans, and presentation-ready graphics preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead integration of company scope into the project federated model in coordination with trade partners and project stakeholders.
• 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.
• Generate and maintain clash reports, issue logs, model status updates, and coordination tracking documentation for assigned projects.
• Communicate model coordination priorities, open issues, and required follow-up actions to internal teams and trade partners.
• 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.
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level