Electrical BIM Detailer/VDC Engineer

DPR Construction

Electrical BIM Detailer/VDC Engineer in DPR's VDC group improving project delivery through Building Information Modeling. Supporting project teams with fabrication models and construction technologies implementation.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure and setup project site(s) to host BIM data adhering to EIG’s current best practices.
Create and/or coordinate the development of detailed fabrication models for planning, design, coordination and prefab of electrical work.
Support project setup for 3D trade coordination, site logistical planning, and 4D sequencing efforts.
Participate and provide technical support for the project team in model-based design coordination meetings and coordinate with other trade partners.
Support setup of BIM to Field equipment and/or software.
Support development and improvement of EIG templates and modeling best practices.
Provide support for VDC based laser scanning, drone operations, RTS, etc.
Support on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC applications, processes, and deliverables.
Aide and support training in various software packages (i.e.: Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, etc.).
Train, educate, and mentor project personnel in various BIM software and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or similar field with emphasis on technology or equivalent relevant experience is a plus.
Minimum 5+ years of electrical field experience and construction technologies hands-on experience in the AEC industry driving the adoption of VDC on large capital projects.
Journeyman’s license is a plus.
Ability to work in a flat-organization environment that requires full transparency, team collaboration, leading by influencing, and socialization of initiatives.
Knowledge and understanding of fundamental project management processes - such as submittals, request for information (RFI), budgets, change orders, etc.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of CM processes and project management tools: CMiC knowledge a plus.
Strong technical skills required; Intermediate to advanced level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (i.e.: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.) and other platforms.
Knowledge and understanding of fundamental Building Information Modeling concepts - such as level of development, parametric models, coordination process, clash detection and resolution, coordinate systems, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of implementation and support of Autodesk BIM 360 Build products: Glue, Field, Docs, and/or Plan.
Ability to quickly learn new software tools and teach others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

BIM CoordinationFabrication Modeling3D Trade CoordinationLaser ScanningDrone OperationsClash DetectionParametric ModelsChange OrdersRFI ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationInfluencing LeadershipTraining and MentoringTransparencySocialization of Initiatives

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementJourneyman’s License