VDC Engineer

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The VDC Engineer supports electrical construction projects by bridging the gap between BIM VDC Detailers and Leads to ensure coordinated, high-quality models and consistent project standards. This role facilitates communication across teams, supports model management and clash detection, and serves as a key liaison between office and field operations.

What You'll Do

BIM Implementation & Standards

• Assist in executing BIM VDC processes on assigned projects.
• Support development and maintenance of BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).
• Ensure adherence to company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Modeling & Coordination

• Manage coordination models using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and related BIM tools.
• Perform clash detection and track resolution of coordination issues across trades.
• Produce 2D drawings, shop drawings, and model-based documentation.
• Provide model extracts and coordination reports to project teams.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a liaison between Detailer I/II roles and the BIM VDC Lead.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and field teams to ensure accurate system integration.
• Participate in and occasionally lead coordination meetings.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, foremen, and field crews to ensure constructability and timely issue resolution.

Training & Team Support

• Mentor and guide BIM VDC Detailer I and II team members.
• Assist with onboarding and training in BIM VDC workflows and software.
• Stay informed on BIM VDC advancements and recommend process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or comparable BIM VDC software.
• Understanding of construction processes and project life cycles.
• Strong communication and collaboration capabilities across diverse project teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with cloud-based collaboration platforms.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary BIM models and resolve conflicts efficiently.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining project standards and supporting consistent BIM VDC execution.
• Track record of fostering collaboration between technical and field teams to ensure constructible solutions.
• Experience contributing to team development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Aided Drafting, or a related field, or a relevant combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects preferred.
• Electrical construction experience preferred.
• Certifications in BIM VDC-related technologies are a plus.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment.  Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space.  You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.  Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire.  In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k. 

Salary Range: $76,500 - $103,500

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

IME strives to provide a safe work environment for its employees. Under applicable laws and regulations, IME conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This position may require occasional travel to project sites throughout the United States and to company headquarters in Denver, CO, as needed for project support, collaboration, training, and business operations.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $76,500.00/Yr. - USD $103,500.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.