VDC Engineer

Job Description

SurePods, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a motivated VDC Engineer with an understanding of commercial construction, plumbing, and electrical, combined with a natural aptitude for material handling and logistics. This position will require actively managing and participating in regular standing design meetings for multiple projects both on site, and via web meetings. Excellent notetaking, organization, and communication skills are a must.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The VDC Engineer works closely with Project Managers to ultimately deliver approved modular component design documents to the production team and support any design changes that arise through the mock-up and production process. A suitable candidate will be able to rapidly learn the modular components of the bathroom. Consulting with other SurePods team members, this candidate will efficiently convert design concepts into Revit models and drafting documents. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

• None.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent notes and translate design concepts into detailed 3D Models.
• Develop detailed construction and manufacturing drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD Software.
• Maintain a high proficiency in Revit as well as effectively manage and communicate with a team of drafters.
• Manage the BIM data shared with clients and meticulously document revisions and changes.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings to coordinate modular designs with construction trade partners.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Highly motivated and self-sufficient.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Fully understand the manufacturing process in the plant in order to better design products for manufacturability.
• Effectively communicate with experienced Architects, Interior Designers and Construction Professionals.
• Ability to collaborate on the plant floor working with the process team on immediate conflicts.
• A strong understanding of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, BOX, and common file-sharing platforms.
• Fundamental understanding of MEP Systems and commercial construction, and/or willingness to be trained.
• Satisfaction in seeing designs being rapidly constructed in-house.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associate's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Accredited training & certification and/or professional experience with AutoCAD and REVIT or other 3D modeling software.
• 2 - 5 years of experience working with Autodesk Revit with advanced documentation and modeling skills.
• Carpentry apprenticeship or equal experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent walking, standing, squatting when on the factory floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel expected to be 10% of time.
• Work primarily out of the Orlando, FL office.
  
  

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.