Virtual Design & Construction Engineer
Bellevue, WA
Virtual Design & Construction Engineer
Creates virtual simulations, 3D coordination, and preconstruction model tasks for building projects, with research and development of software, hardware, and technology. Requires BIM software experience, skills in SketchUp, CAD, Revit, Navisworks, and rendering software, plus a bachelor's or associate degree.
Job Description
Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, creative, technology-driven, detail-oriented, quick-thinking, innovative person to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team. Job Responsibilities include:
Qualified candidates should:
Typical Daily tasks include:
Skill Set:
Software proficiency required:
Other required skills:
Education/Experience
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Whiting-Turner is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, creative, technology-driven, detail-oriented, quick-thinking, innovative person to join our internal Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team. Job Responsibilities include:
Qualified candidates should:
- Understand building construction, engineering, and/or architecture.
- Have on the job or class experience with BIM software programs and technology.
- Thrive in a team environment both contributing to larger projects and producing independent work.
- Have an innately curious, forward-thinking personality to push innovative ideas in all aspects of daily tasks.
- Be able to multi-task and deliver parallel successful products.
Typical Daily tasks include:
- Creating virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling, and VR experiences.
- Manage 3D coordination activities with operation teams from project kickoff through closeout.
- Perform preconstruction model tasks - quality verifications, schedule validations, constructability reviews, and virtual mock-up production.
- Drive research and development of new software, hardware, and technology to optimize the team's execution and overall project quality.
Skill Set:
Software proficiency required:
- General computing skills
- SketchUp
- CAD
- Revit
- Navisworks
- Rendering software (i.e. Lumion)
Other required skills:
- Able to read drawings and understand specifications, building codes, and other technical data.
- Familiar with MEPF system design.
- Have excellent written and oral communication.
- Ability to work well with cross-discipline teams.
- Data analytics, visual programming, and VR/AR experience.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management related degrees or
- Associate degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration with 0-5 years of experience.
- BIM software, hardware, and technology knowledge.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.