State College, PA - VDC Engineer 2025

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
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Rendering software ( 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.
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