Senior VDC Engineer - Slayden

Slayden • Central Point, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is searching for a Senior VDC Engineer to support our project in Medford, Oregon. This role will also need to work out of our Salem, Oregon office to support other projects. Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VDC Engineer to support digital construction delivery across multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Autodesk tools including Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Recap, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) - and a strong understanding of surveying and reality capture technologies, particularly Trimble survey instruments and software, Laser Scanning, Drone Mapping, etc. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of model creation & coordination, drafting/detailing, field integration, and advanced visualization workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years professional experience in VDC/BIM or digital construction roles.
• Expert proficiency with Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Recap, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Hands-on experience with survey instruments, survey data, and related software (preferably using the Trimble ecosystem: Trimble Business Center, Trimble WorksManager).
• Strong understanding of model coordination, clash detection, and VDC based construction workflows.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-disciplined model environments and deliver digital construction outcomes.
• Ability to build strong working relationships internally with project staff and field crews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other normal business applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with customer facing experience.
• Strong desire and ability to self-learn and implement new technology.
• Must have a valid drivers license, and reliable transportation.
• Possess U.S. Work authorizationsuch as US citizenship, permanent residency (Green Card), or a valid work visato work for any US employer immediately.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laser scanners and point cloud processing workflows.
• Drone mapping, FAA Part 107 certification, and aerial survey data integration.
• Experience with 4D planning and scheduling tools (e.g., Synchro, cmBuilder).
• Familiarity with TwinMotion (or Unreal/Unity real-time rendering platforms) for visualization.
• Programming or automation skills (e.g., Dynamo, Python) to improve workflows.
• Prior experience with advancing AI strategy in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Model Coordination & BIM Execution Lead project VDC/BIM coordination, constructability analysis, and model integration across disciplines using Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, ACC, and other BIM platforms.
• Enforce and assist in development of VDC standards, workflows, templates, and best practices for model creation, clash detection/coordination, and self-perform construction deliverables.
• Create and QC self-perform deliverables such as concrete lift drawings, pipe shop drawings, earthwork modeling, etc.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Implementation Set up and maintain project model environments in Autodesk Construction Cloud for VDC deliverables, model collaboration, coordination workflows, and issue tracking.
• Support integration between ACC and other tools for field communication, RFIs, submittals, and model deliverables.
• Survey Technology & Field Integration Collaborate with field survey teams to support accurate field layout, control networks, and real-time model-to-field delivery.
• Integrate survey and reality capture data into VDC workflows to update as-built conditions and verify constructability.
• Process and utilize point clouds captured from scanning technologies using Autodesk Recap, Trimble RealWorks, or similar reality capture platforms.
• Leverage drone mapping workflows and datasets to further inform decision making, estimating, and quantity tracking.
• Advanced Visualization & Scheduling Support Create 3D visualizations, renderings, and animations using TwinMotion (or equivalent real-time visualization tools).
• Support 4D construction sequencing and schedule integration using tools like cmBuilder, Synchro, or similar to visualize project phasing and site logistics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead coordination meetings and interface with design, estimating, pre-construction, field operations, and client teams to ensure accurate model deliverables and construction outcomes.
• Mentor junior VDC/BIM staff and provide training on software tools, workflows, and industry best practices.
• Documentation & Reporting Prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for leadership, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation of workflows, standards, and project deliverables.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time)
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees