SummaryBalfour Beatty is seeking a VDC Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic team, based out of Falls Church, VA. This role is ideal for a technically skilled, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in BIM modeling and coordination who is looking to grow their career within a collaborative, project-driven environment.
This is a hands-on technical role, emphasizing modeling, coordination, and digital workflows. The role offers exposure to complex projects, evolving technologies, and opportunities for professional growth within Balfour Beatty's digital delivery practice.
Essential Functions- MEP & Trade Integration: Coordinate building systems with trade partners to identify and resolve conflicts and support constructability reviews.
- Model Coordination: Support and facilitate multi-trade coordination and clash detection using Navisworks and Revit; assist with coordination meetings and model issue tracking.
- VDC & BIM Support: Contribute to BIM execution planning, model logistics, and data management in alignment with company VDC standards and workflows.
- Model Development: Create, update, and maintain architectural, structural, and MEP models at appropriate Levels of Development (LOD) through design and construction phases.
- Technology & Platform Support: Provide model-based support for documentation, coordination, and field use; assist teams with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) workflows.
- Quality & Accuracy: Perform model checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with construction documents and project standards.
- Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with project teams, designers, and subcontractors to support alignment, efficiency, and best practices in digital delivery.
Minimum Requirements- Entry level position with 1+ years of experience (or internships) and a degree in Construction, Design or Engineering related fields.
- Exposure to or interest in technology, 3D modeling, process development and software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience- 2+ years of experience in VDC/BIM modeling and coordination within the construction industry.
- Exposure to Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD.
- Exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, and BIM 360 / ACC.
- Ability to lead or independently manage multi-trade coordination efforts, including facilitating coordination or clash resolution discussions.
- Experience contributing to or helping develop BIM execution plans, VDC standards, or project-specific workflows.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, and shop drawings.
Candidates who demonstrate strong technical ownership, coordination leadership, and process improvement capabilities may be considered for a senior-level engineer opportunity.
Pay Rate: $81,000-$96,000/year
*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.
