VDC Engineer
About The Position
MGC Contractors, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting throughout Arizona, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico. The company is seeking a VDC Engineer for its Texas Division in the Marion, Texas office. The VDC Engineer develops 3D model content for piping systems and concrete structures that reflects the overall project design intent and incorporates accurate submittal information for related components and accessories to support realistic constructability. The role works directly with project teams and field personnel to verify that virtual content reflects current project status, support model review and coordination, and identify issues or conflicts that may require design changes through an RFI or similar process. The engineer prepares modeling deliverables in the proper format for complete field packages, including shop drawings, details, and fabrication cutsheets, while maintaining organized information distribution consistent with company structure and standards. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position based in a professional office environment, with time at active construction sites as needed. Occasional extended hours and weekend work may be required. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of experience is preferred.
- Experience developing piping and related components in Revit, AutoCAD, Fabrication CADmep, Plant3D, and Civil 3D.
- Ability to develop concrete elements and produce lift drawings and details for embeds, openings, water stops, and encasements.
- Ability to navigate and use Autodesk Construction Cloud, Forma, Navisworks, or similar tools.
- Ability to customize dimension, text, and visual styles to match detailing standards expressed in drawings.
- Experience using online services such as SharePoint, Trimble Project Site, and Dropbox to store and display project information.
- Ability to process and implement point cloud data in Autodesk ReCap or Leica Registry 360 for modeling.
- Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with stakeholders and communicate by email.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in drafting or 3D design is preferred.
- Three to five years of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understand construction principles and interpret project specifications and contract drawings.
- Produce shop drawing layouts with dimensions, tags, and notes on installation requirements.
- Meet project schedule timelines and deliverables deadlines.
- Read and navigate Excel spreadsheets and attend project meetings concerning detailing and modeling.
- Make informed decisions through communication and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate verbally and in writing about functionality, conditions, and project matters.
- Develop 3D models of piping systems, related components, and concrete elements, including lift drawings and details for embeds, openings, water stops, and encasements.
- Coordinate with project teams and field personnel to verify models against current project status, support model review and coordination, and address issues or conflicts that may require design changes.
- Prepare and organize field packages, including shop drawings, details, and fabrication cutsheets, and distribute project information according to company standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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