Virtual Construction Engineer

SUMMARY:

The Virtual Construction Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for executing BIM and Virtual Construction (VC) tasks that directly support construction operations.  This position focuses on coordination, constructability analysis, and technical problem solving. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field, or equivalent years of work experience 

• At least one (1) year of experience in Operations preferred  

• Basic understanding of BIM industry clash detection software 

• Ability to follow standardized procedures and field safety protocols 

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Ability to follow departmental standards and accept technical direction 

• Demonstrated interest in technical skill development and continued learning 

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Independently performs BIM/VDC project setup, including folder structures, naming conventions, file processing, and federated model management in accordance with project controls and company standards. 

• Leads BIM-based trade coordination from project kick-off through completion, including clash detection, issue tracking and resolution, integration of shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, point cloud data, and preparation of coordination reports. 

• Produces and oversees BIM/VDC deliverables, including coordinated trade composite drawings (TCDs), request-for-interpretation support documents, overlay studies, site logistics plans, and 3D/4D visualizations aligned with construction schedule milestones. 

• Applies departmental Virtual Construction standards and QA/QC procedures to ensure model accuracy, coordination completeness, and alignment with project coordinates. 

• Collaborates with Field Engineering, Operations, and Reality Capture teams to define project requirements, point-of-origin selection, and integration of reality capture data for construction use. 

• Evaluates options and proposes technical solutions to resolve coordination conflicts and constructability challenges. 

• Maintains up-to-date federated models for use by operations and project teams and tracks adjustments to VC deliverable schedules, communicating changes from the original plan. 

• Provides guidance and oversight to junior staff, ensuring efficient workflows and quality completion of assignments. 

• Troubleshoots technical and software-related issues, selects appropriate BIM tools and workflows based on project scope and complexity, and supports advanced VDC processes including 3D printing, high-fidelity renderings, and 360 photo-to-model comparisons. 

• Stays current with advancements in BIM and Virtual Construction technologies and provides recommendations for improvements to equipment, software, and workflow processes. 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:  

• Autonomy + Accountability 

• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems  

• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others 

• Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects  

• Business Impact 

• Impacts own team and adjacent teams 

• Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency 

• Assists in basic business development tasks 

• Talent Development 

• Acts as a resource for team members with less experience 

• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements  

• Problem Solving + Resiliency 

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight 

• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration 

DAVIS CORE VALUES: 

• TRUST 

• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations 

• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging 

• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions 

• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work