Virtual Construction Engineer

Join a growing team utilizing technology at it's best. The individual in this position is responsible for leading the virtual construction effort on selected projects by utilizing BIM tools to create and manage models for WTCS projects, leading the 3D MEP spatial coordination/clash detection process on BFCS projects, assisting in the creation of models for proposals and marketing materials, and training teams in BIM processes and software.

 

Generally, the individual in this position possesses the following qualifications; Associates or Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, closely related fields, or equivalent on-the-job experience, construction experience on water/wastewater treatment, power, or industrial projects, experience in construction modeling, including structural concrete, civil and mechanical piping systems, competency in BIM software packages, preferably including Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, PipeDesigner 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Sketchup, BIMsight and Navisworks, high degree of organizational and communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with project team members, and a strong desire to learn new software and develop new processes.

Business Development

• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the company.
• Assist Business Development in responding to BIM related RFP topics.
• Assist Business Development in creating BIM related proposal and marketing materials

Estimating

• Review and prepare models and take-offs for estimators.

Personnel

• Ensure compliance with discrimination, harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Conduct training for PC Employees on policies, procedures, means, and methods within your area of expertise. 
• Provide training and technical support for Virtual Construction software.

Subcontractors and Vendors

• Lead the MEP coordination process for selected projects.
• Coach, train and support subcontractors in the MEP coordination process.

BIM Management

• Support overall Virtual Construction processes and workflows.
• Lead the Virtual Construction effort on assigned projects.
• Lead and facilitate Virtual Construction related meetings and training on assigned projects.
• Develop project-specific BIM Execution Plans for WTCS and BFCS projects.
• Develop and maintain content catalogs and libraries for modeling.
• Develop and maintain BIM/CAD standards and manuals.

BIM Technology

• Build BIM models (Concrete, Mechanical, and Civil) for selected projects. 
• Perform final review on selected projects of models built by others.
• Prepare working detail/shop drawings to support field installation.
• Collaborate with project teams on BIM models.
• Lead collaboration process with architects, engineers, fabricators and subcontractors.
• Process and prepare existing model and drawing files for subcontractor use.
• Create site logistics and scheduling/sequencing models.

Technical Support

• Train and support project teams in the use field technologies.
• Train and support project teams in BIM processes and software.
• Train and support project teams in the MEP coordination process and software.
• Train and support estimators in using BIM for take-off.
• Provide general technical support for BIM / CAD software installations and use.

Systems Improvement

• Continue to grow the company's BIM capabilities in emerging applications.
• Advise the company on the use and availability of new BIM technologies.
• Continue to improve the company’s BIM uses and processes.