Virtual Design & Construction Engineer

Category

Construction Operations

Job Location

131 Continental Drive Suite 404, Newark, Delaware, United States

Additional Locations

• 131 Continental Drive Suite 404, Newark
• 100 West Main St., Salisbury
• 4431 North Front St, Suite 103, Harrisburg
• 366 Walker Drive, State College

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Whiting-Turner is looking for a self motivated, energetic, detailed oriented, tech savvy person to help 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.

Required Skills

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

• Bachelors degree with preference given to Architectural, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management related degrees or Associate degree in a VDC/BIM technical concentration with 3-5 years of experience.

• BIM software, hardware, and technology knowledge.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Required Experience

Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.