Digital Construction Project Engineer

Dowbuilt • New York, NY

2d • $85,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The Digital Construction Project Engineer (DC-PE) implements Digital Construction systems throughout the project lifecycle. The role supports innovation and collaboration through technical execution and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. The DC-PE learns and applies the organization’s digital construction technologies and processes, integrates these systems on assigned projects to add value to project timelines and estimates, and advances supplementary R&D objectives.

The position involves reviewing project documentation, coordinating and modeling assigned scopes, preparing and quality-checking 2D and 3D deliverables, and collaborating with project teams on RFIs and submittals. It may include periodic on-site coordination and digital construction services using surveying and dimensioning tools. The engineer also contributes to R&D, maintains administrative systems and projections, and may occasionally travel to Dowbuilt projects and teams.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in residential design and/or construction.
• 3–5 years of experience delegating tasks to a team.
• 3–5 years of professional Revit experience.
• 3–5 years of Rhino experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with Grasshopper, Dynamo, or Python scripting languages and processes.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills, with detailed follow-through.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Motivation, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills to manage large amounts of information.
• Ability to delegate tasks and efficiently manage project teams.
• Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Ability to listen actively, ask for help, and suggest solutions.
• Commitment to continual learning and developing new skills and capabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate mentorship, guidance, and leadership with multiple reports and positive feedback.
• Dependability, including arriving on time and being ready to work through the end of the day.
• Ability to use discretion and treat proprietary company information as strictly confidential.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Knowledge of Revit for MEP modeling.
• Knowledge of Faro 3D scanning, Faro As-built Software, and point-cloud handling.
• Smartsheet proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings punctually, contribute meaningfully, and proactively communicate strategic directives and issue resolutions to Digital Construction management and project teams.
• Review project documentation and correspondence—including drawings, specifications, models, meeting agendas and notes, and RFI and submittal responses—to understand and implement current design intent and specifications.
• Coordinate and model assigned scopes of work according to Digital Construction systems and best practices.
• Draft, quality-check, and distribute 2D and 3D deliverables, RFIs, and submittals in collaboration with project teams and in accordance with Digital Construction practices and management review.
• Periodically provide on-site coordination and digital construction services, using total stations, 3D scanning, or other surveying and dimensioning tools to support coordination, capture dimensions, or provide layout for build teams.
• Use Revit, Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, F360, Civil 3D, Recap Pro, AutoCAD, VS Code, ACC and B360 Platforms, and other BIM applications according to Digital Construction systems and standards.
• Develop and implement R&D objectives through collaboration and technical execution while maintaining alignment with the organization’s core mission.
• Maintain accurate projections, time coding, and other administrative Digital Construction systems for yourself and team members.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, concretely, persuasively, and courteously while remaining flexible and curious.
• Support team members’ professional growth through mentorship, guidance, leadership, expectation-setting, and regular communication.
• Review and develop the referenced document annually or as needed.
• Travel occasionally to visit Dowbuilt projects and teams.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and $50,000 in basic life insurance for full-time employees, beginning the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical coverage for eligible dependents at 35% and dental and vision coverage at 30%.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution.
• Eight paid holidays each year, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off starting at 2.31 hours per week (120 hours annually), with annual accrual increases based on years of service up to 192 hours (24 days) annually.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed