Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer

Job title: Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: In-Office

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: TBD

Company Description: Fronza & Francis is a high-performance, multi-state certified, women-owned firm that provides excellent customer-oriented services to industry clients. Our services consist of project management, construction management, project controls, Contract Administration, and Contract Compliance support services to both private and public sector companies. We have an integrated and scalable range of services that help our clients achieve their goals on projects of varying scope, budget, schedule, and complexity.

Job Description: As a VDC Engineer you will support and develop Digital Delivery practices leveraged by project teams in the office and the field, as well as support model-based project management, virtual construction workflows, and construction technology deployments. You will provide leadership to the project teams and drive project requirements primarily focused on supporting process self-performance.
The VDC Engineer shall have intermediate knowledge and understanding of:
Process/Yard Piping:

• Best piping practices for underground, aboveground, gravity, and pressurized piping systems.
• Piping types, schedules, connections, materials, lining, coatings, fluid services, material compatibilities, and insulation
• Equipment, piping, supports, valves, manholes, and appurtenances associated with process systems.
• Isometric and orthographic drafting practices
• Survey coordinate systems
• P&IDs, Process Mechanical, and Civil/Yard Piping drawings
• Reviewing relevant submittals for data to support the modeling effort.
• Water/Wastewater/Industrial Waste Piping Systems

• Concrete lift drawings
• Embeds and penetrations wall pipes and wall sleeves encasements.
• Rebar drawings
• Water stop, rebar, stay form, forming systems

• Produce models, drawings, layouts, and sketches of engineering designs, construction fabrications, and quantity takeoffs using BIM/CAD software.
• Collaborate with design professionals and project participants during the modeling, coordination, and construction processes.
• Develop and maintain 3D model content in support of self-perform Process Systems.
• Knowledge in developing digital parts libraries, catalogs, and specifications.
• Develop detailed construction models and produce fabrication Iso’s and Ortho’s for Process Piping Systems.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices required.
• Support on-site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC / Digital Delivery applications and practices such as Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.
• Educate project team on software and workflows utilized throughout the design and construction process.
• Read and understand contract documents and drawings.
• Participate and lead BIM-based trade coordination with project construction teams and sub-contractors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher university degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related technical degree plus 5 years of related engineering or technical experience OR an MS degree in Engineering or other highly technical field plus 4 years engineering or technical experience.
• Hands-on experience in the use of Autodesk-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) toolsets and work practices, including minimum of 4 years of professional level application experience with Revit, Plant3D, Navisworks, or similar process pipe modeling software.
• Project scheduling familiarity covering development of baseline schedules, incorporating subcontractor schedules, schedule updating and analysis of progress, including project compliance processes and audits.
• Experience with reality capture tools and practices (laser scanning, drone data capture, and/or point cloud generation).

• Experience with Autodesk Plant3D, Revit, Navisworks and Civil 3D software platforms.
• Familiarity with Primavera scheduling/project management software.
• Experience with Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC Docs applications.
• Experience with Autodesk Assemble software.
• Experience with CMiC construction management software.

• MS Office Suite
• AutoDesk Plant3D / Assemble / BIM 360 / ACC Docs
• Revit
• Naviswork
• Civil 3D
• Primavera P6

How to Apply: Submit your resume via job board.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Fronza & Francis is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.