VDC Associate

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:273}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="fr-view"> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 13.5pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Summary:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We’re looking for a hands-on VDC Designer&nbsp;who thrives in a&nbsp;production-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who&nbsp;already has a strong foundation in Revit-based MEP modeling and coordination&nbsp;and is ready to contribute quickly on&nbsp;mission critical projects.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You’ll work across&nbsp;multi-discipline teams, partnering with engineering/design leads and external stakeholders to deliver&nbsp;high-quality models and coordinated solutions&nbsp;from early design through construction.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a&nbsp;strong opportunity&nbsp;for someone early in their career to&nbsp;build coordination experience on complex, large-scale projects&nbsp;while working alongside experienced VDC and engineering professionals.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 13.5pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize&nbsp;Autodesk Revit&nbsp;to produce&nbsp;3D models and shop drawings for MEP systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Own model production&nbsp;and support&nbsp;coordination across multiple projects</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interpret&nbsp;MEP design drawings&nbsp;and translate&nbsp;design intent into constructible models</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understand when to&nbsp;raise RFIs&nbsp;and support resolution workflows</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support&nbsp;coordination efforts across disciplines, including&nbsp;clash detection and issue resolution</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure deliverables are&nbsp;accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements and deadlines</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understand&nbsp;client preferences and construction workflows&nbsp;to produce accurate, constructible models and shop drawings</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interface with&nbsp;external design teams and contractors&nbsp;to resolve coordination challenges</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 13.5pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2–5 years of experience&nbsp;in VDC, BIM, or related modeling roles</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong, hands-on Revit experience&nbsp;(daily production required)</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience with Navisworks&nbsp;for clash detection and coordination workflows</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with&nbsp;MEP modeling and multi-discipline coordination</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working in&nbsp;collaborative model environments with multiple linked models</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to&nbsp;read and interpret MEP design drawings&nbsp;and apply design intent</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong&nbsp;problem-solving skills&nbsp;and attention to detail</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to&nbsp;manage multiple projects and meet deadlines</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong&nbsp;communication skills&nbsp;working with internal teams and external partners</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Circular; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #262321;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working on&nbsp;mission critical projects&nbsp;(data centers preferred)</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to&nbsp;electrical and/or mechanical systems in Revit</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Autodesk Revit certification&nbsp;(e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit) preferred</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; color: rgb(38, 35, 33); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Background in consulting engineering or design environments</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why SMC:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>Compensation:</strong></em></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$65,000 - $90,000 / year</span> <ul type="circle"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Depending on experience, education, skills, and/or location</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Benefits: </em></strong><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a <strong>36-hour standard work week</strong>, <strong>hybrid </strong>working arrangement, <strong>13 paid holidays</strong>, <strong>100% coverage </strong>of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of <strong>professional licensing costs</strong>. Spouse and family insurance premiums are <strong>subsidized </strong>by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for <strong>employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance</strong> as well as participation in our <strong>401(k) plan</strong>, with annual safe harbor contribution.</span></span></p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-teams="true"><em>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law</em>.</span></p></div>