Senior VDC Engineer

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The Senior VDC Engineer plays a key role in leading the modeling and coordination of electrical systems for commercial construction projects. This position involves using tools like Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks to produce accurate construction and fabrication drawings, resolve clashes across trades, and support field and prefab teams with precise layout data. The engineer will manage multiple project workloads, maintain coordination schedules, and represent the VDC team in meetings.

Additionally, they will mentor junior engineers, improve workflows, and implement new technologies to enhance project delivery. Strong technical expertise, leadership in trade coordination, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this role.

• Lead modeling of electrical systems using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
• Identify, track, and resolve clashes across trades using Navisworks
• Lead coordination and clash resolution meetings with general contractors, design teams, and MEP trades
• Produce construction and fabrication drawings aligned with design intent and field conditions
• Conduct quality checks on models and shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Support Prefab and Field teams with accurate layout data, spools, and installation drawings
• Coordinate and prioritize VDC workloads across multiple active projects with the VDC Manager
• Maintain the VDC coordination schedule and track deliverables and responsibilities
• Represent the VDC team in project meetings and communicate technical information effectively
• Apply and enforce company modeling standards, best practices, and quality-control procedures
• Improve workflows, templates, and automation tools to increase team efficiency
• Test and implement new technology that enhances project delivery
• Train and mentor junior VDC Engineers on modeling techniques and coordination workflows
• Support cross-department training to help PMs and field teams leverage VDC outputs
• Promote continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and lessons learned

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 3–5 years of BIM / VDC experience in commercial construction (electrical or MEP preferred)
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks Manage
• Strong understanding of construction documents, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawing workflows
• Experience leading trade coordination and clash resolution processes
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience creating Revit families and parametric components (preferred)
• Familiarity with Dynamo, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and collaboration tools such as BIM 360 or Procore (preferred)
• Field or Prefab experience supporting layout, QA / QC, or installation workflows (preferred)

Pay Range : $90K - $120K per Year

• One‑Time $3,000 Sign on Bonus
• Industry‑leading pay and discretionary incentive plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous benefits - including one health insurance plan at $0 cost to the employee only
• 401k with 6% company match, 100% vested at 6 months
• Vacation / PTO starting at 3 weeks per year
• Paid holidays - beginning immediately
• Fun, employee‑oriented culture
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Stable, long‑term career - not just another job
• Tools you need to succeed - technology, training, support
• Yearly boot voucher

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Earn up to $1,500 bonus for every person you bring to work for CSE. There is no limit to the amount you can earn!

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