VDC Field Solutions Engineer
Contrack Watts, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Des Moines • Iowa • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Support VDC and project teams with field technology and digital workflows
- Help connect jobsite needs with VDC tools, processes, and capabilities
- Deploy, operate, and support field technology, including: Reality capture tools (LiDAR scanning, 360° photography), Drone data collection and platform support (as applicable and under supervision), Robotic layout tools and other emerging field technologies
- Process, organize, and manage field‑collected data such as scans, photos, and models
- Help maintain a reliable single source of truth for field and as‑built information
- Participate in project‑specific safety processes and support the use of technology that enhances jobsite safety
- Assist project teams with: Site logistics visuals, Model‑based coordination support, Verification of existing and installed conditions
- Work closely with VDC Engineers and Managers to: Identify field challenges that could benefit from technology, Implement repeatable, scalable solutions across projects
- Support equipment management, including: Preparing, shipping, and receiving field technology kits, Basic troubleshooting and coordination with IT/VDC leadership
- Contribute to training and documentation efforts, including: Creating field guides, checklists, and best practices, Assisting with internal training sessions and onboarding
- Provide remote and in‑person support for field technology deployments
- Maintain strong communication with project teams and be comfortable working on active jobsites
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- 2-5 years in construction technology VDC, surveying, reality capture, or related field experience preferred
- Construction or VDC Industry-related bachelor’s degree preferred equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- OSHA 30 preferred
- FAA Part 107 preferred prior to hire required for any UAS operations support provided to obtain after start
- Experience working on data center projects highly desired
- Electrical background required
- Ability to read/interpret construction documents
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials
- Excellent project organizational skills
- Impressive leadership skills with the desire to teach, mentor, and develop a team
- Business acumen and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office ability to learn discipline-specific software and field data platforms
- Exposure and/or basic familiarity with reality capture platforms
- Project management and VDC software preferred e.g. Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Suite including Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D, AutoCAD; Revizto, Adobe Creative Cloud
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
VDCreality capturedrone data collectionLiDAR scanning360° photographyrobotic layout toolsdata managementconstruction document interpretationproject managementconstruction methods and materials
Soft Skills
project organizational skillsleadership skillsmentoringbusiness acumenrelationship buildingverbal communicationwritten communicationtraining and documentationproblem-solvingteam collaboration
Certifications
OSHA 30FAA Part 107