BIM Engineer

Compensation Range (Southern California Only)

• Salary Range: $72,390.00 - $80,010.00
• Anticipated Cost of Living Adjustment: $19,200.00 (COLA)
• Total Compensation Range: $91,590.00 - $99,210 (Salary + COLA)

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee‑owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

The BIM Engineer is an entry‑level VDC resource. The BIM engineer works with the design manager, field engineers, office engineers, project engineers and VDC engineers in a support function. The BIM engineer assists in model management, VDC‑specific initiatives and VDC coordination between the design team, the engineering team, the specialty trades and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering.
• Expertise with Autodesk programs – specifically AutoCAD and Revit.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic field layout principles.
• Understanding concepts of VDC or BIM.
• Exposure to and preliminary experience with some Building Information Model (BIM) systems (i.e., Autodesk Revit, Synchro, Navisworks, Sketchup and similar software suites).
• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam.
• Strong personal management skills, dedication, organization, and open‑mindedness.
• Creative thinker with ability to work in a close‑knit environment.

• 3+ years in building or design industry.

• Participate in on‑site training.
• Build a working knowledge of company practices for reality capture methods and data management. This includes laser scanning, sUAS and terrestrial photogrammetry, and LiDAR.
• Support the development and execution of VDC project execution plans and project VDC implementation strategies.
• Assist in the management and coordination of architectural, MEPTF, structural, civil, specialty and site components of the model. Establish project alignment for all 3D coordination efforts and integration with primary control plan.
• Utilization of project specific information management systems. Daily involvement with transmittals and delivery, quality process log and the six‑step quality control/safety process.
• Assist in modeling self‑perform scopes of work based on construction documents, specifications, product submittals, RFIs and shop drawings. Assist in preparing models to be used for lift drawings, model‑based layout, AR/VR and integration with laser scans.
• Participation in jobsite safety initiatives and the Book of 14 reporting.
• Assist in modeling content for visualization and construction from early design through construction.

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office…