VDC Engineer

MGC Contractors•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MGC Contractors, Inc., a 100% employee-owned corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting, 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 project design intent and incorporates accurate submittal information for related components and accessories to support realistic constructability. The position works directly with project teams and field personnel to verify that virtual content reflects current project status and to support model review, coordination, and resolution of issues or conflicts that may require design changes through an RFI or similar process. The engineer prepares modeling deliverables in the proper format for field packages, including shop drawings, details, and fabrication cutsheets, and maintains organized distribution of information consistent with company standards. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Occasional extended hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The role operates primarily in a professional office environment and may also involve time at active construction sites, including outdoor work for extended periods in varied and extreme weather. Site conditions may include chemicals, vapors, pollutants, pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noise, moving vehicles or machinery, and dust or debris. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made when they do not impose an undue hardship on the company.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in drafting or 3D design is preferred.
Three to five years of experience is preferred.
Experience developing piping and related components in Revit, AutoCAD, Fabrication CADmep, Plant3D, and Civil 3D.
Experience developing concrete elements for 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 dimensions, text, and visual styles to match detailing standards in drawings.
Experience using online services such as SharePoint, Trimble Project Site, or Dropbox to store and display project information.
Experience processing and implementing point cloud data in Autodesk ReCap or Leica Registry 360 for modeling.
Good communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with stakeholders and communicate through email.
Ability to perform the described office and construction-site work, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds and navigating varied site conditions.
Passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in drafting or 3D design.
Three to five years of experience.

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 model content for piping systems, related components, and concrete structures.
Work with project teams and field personnel to verify model content against current project status and support model reviews, coordination, and resolution of conflicts or issues.
Prepare modeling deliverables for field packages, including shop drawings, details, and fabrication cutsheets, and organize and distribute information according to company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.