VDC Engineer

Wharton Smith•Sanford, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a VDC Engineer to work in its corporate office in Sanford, Florida. The role is responsible for planning, visualizing, and computer modeling construction projects, and producing detailed construction and design plans for Superintendents and Engineers from other disciplines to follow. The successful candidate will have a mid-level understanding of water and/or commercial construction demands and be able to work effectively with minimal direction from senior-level colleagues. The position involves project model setup and management throughout the project lifecycle, BIM coordination and quality control, innovation on complex projects, and support for reality capture services. Work is performed in a professional office environment, with occasional work at active project job sites. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, at least two years of college credits and four years of work experience in VDC, Engineering, Architecture, or Design.
0–2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with or knowledge of the Autodesk AEC Suite, including AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Plant3D, Civil3D, and Recap.
Basic understanding of design and construction documents and building systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior-level team members, provide updates on project status or issues, and coordinate resource needs with the VDC team.
Ability to work in a professional office environment and occasionally on active project job sites.
Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Full-time availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in a related field.
Familiarity with Autodesk Forma, DroneDeploy, and Procore.

Responsibilities

Communicate with subcontractors and project teams.
Take leadership for selected project tasks and/or components.
Set up and manage project models throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct 3D trade coordination meetings and support management of trade contractor drafters.
Advance innovation on complex projects.
Support reality capture services, including LiDAR, SLAM, and drones.
Lead QA/QC and manage BIM in various platforms.
Use BIM to generate drawings and details in accordance with specified standards.
Implement project-specific BIM standards, developing or augmenting standards where necessary.
Troubleshoot software, processes, and technical issues.
Complete project deliverables on time and within budget.