BIM Engineer

Job Title: BIM / VDC Engineer Job Description The BIM / VDC Engineer supports project teams by leading model management and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) coordination across design, engineering, specialty trades, and operations. This role serves as a primary liaison for VDC activities, ensuring accurate, coordinated, and constructible models for complex projects, including data centers. The BIM / VDC Engineer also assists in mentoring BIM Engineers and supports field-related VDC activities to align digital models with on-site construction. Responsibilities

- Support project teams with field-related VDC activities to ensure alignment between digital models and on-site construction.
- Execute project VDC Project Execution Plans and VDC implementation strategies in collaboration with the Project and VDC Manager.
- Manage and coordinate architectural, MEPTF, structural, civil, specialty, and site components within the building information model.
- Lead and maintain clash detection processes, identifying and resolving design and coordination issues, and managing the constructability issue log.
- Provide quality assurance oversight on model reliability, structure, and content to maintain high standards of accuracy and usability.
- Apply basic field layout principles to support constructability and model-to-field alignment.
- Enforce and maintain a coordinated VDC schedule, including tracking progress, following up with stakeholders, and issuing timely notifications.
- Engage daily with internal processes such as T&D, QPL, and the 6-Step QC Process to ensure consistent quality control.
- Produce updates for field technology deployment and assist in establishing project alignment for all 3D coordination efforts.
- Support integration of 3D coordination with the primary control plan to ensure cohesive project execution.
- Regularly operate computers and office equipment to manage models, documentation, and communication.
- Communicate frequently with employees and external stakeholders regarding VDC coordination, design issues, and project status.
- Compute, analyze, and conceptualize mathematical calculations and formulas related to design and construction modeling.
- Read and respond to written communications and email submissions related to project coordination and VDC workflows.

Essential Skills

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in VDC at a general contractor.
- Expertise with Autodesk programs, specifically AutoCAD and Revit.
- Proficiency with BIM and VDC tools, including Navisworks, Revizto, ACC, and related coordination platforms.
- Strong understanding of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts.
- Exposure to and preliminary experience with Building Information Modeling systems such as Autodesk Revit, Synchro, SketchUp, and similar software suites.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam for document management and markup.
- Strong personal management skills, including dedication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work as a creative thinker in a closeknit, collaborative environment.
- Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed models and documents and operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Preferred: 3+ years of experience in the building or design industry.
- Preferred: Bachelors degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering.
- Experience working on data center projects.
- Experience with point clouds and laser scanning workflows.
- Experience coordinating as the general contractor in a multistakeholder environment.
- Navisworks proficiency for model review and clash detection.
- Experience with BIM and VDC workflows on complex, largescale projects.
- Strong dedication to quality control processes such as structured QC steps and standardized procedures.
- Ability to collaborate closely with project teams and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Work Environment This role is based on-site at a data center campus, working as the sole VDC professional embedded within a project team of approximately 25 people. The work involves a mix of office-based tasks and occasional movement around the site to support field-related VDC activities. The BIM / VDC Engineer regularly sits in a stationary position at a computer workstation, constantly operating a computer and standard office equipment such as a phone, printer, copier, and calculator. The position requires periodic walking to access file cabinets, office machinery, and project materials, as well as occasional kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and typing, depending on workflow and project needs. The environment includes frequent reading of written communications and emails, as well as ongoing communication with team members and external stakeholders. Exposure to high or low temperatures, noisy environments, and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind is rare. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package for salaried employees, including company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, a health savings account where applicable, and access to an employee assistance program. Employees may elect vision and dental coverage. The company supports work-life balance by providing paid time off upon hire. Eligible salaried positions participate in an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance. Salaried employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance, and certain roles receive either a vehicle or a vehicle allowance in accordance with company policy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Mirage, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Mirage, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in El Mirage,AZ. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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