VDC Engineer (Entry-Level)

Company: SKENDER GROUP LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $80,000 Annual salary range noted above based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this role are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, dependent on both individual performance and company financial results. Hey! We’re Skender, nice to meet you. At our core, we are builders — of communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If you asked us to describe Skender, we’d say we’re ambitious, humble, and compassionate. We’re focused on building lasting partnerships with the right people. Our success starts and ends with our people. That’s why we seek out dynamic, high-energy teammates who are eager to learn, ready to take ownership of their careers, and excited to have fun along the way. We are currently seeking an entry-level VDC Engineer to join our talented group of employees upon graduation in the Summer of 2026. Who is Skender? About 70 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder’s family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with nearly 400 employees helping us raise the bar year after year. From humble beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world’s leading brands. In more recent history, we’ve won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input. Our team is driven by three core values: Proactive: You take initiative, stay curious, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. Refreshing: You celebrate team wins, show appreciation freely, and always give credit where it's earned. True Partner: You thrive on collaboration, ask thoughtful questions, and are fully present and engaged with your team. If our values align with yours, this could be a great match. We love meeting new people, so we can’t wait to hear about you! Who are you? We’re looking for an entry-level VDC Engineer who’s ready to kickstart their career and help influence innovation through construction technology. Do you have an interest in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and a desire to learn how technology supports real-world construction? Great. Are you curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow your skills in laser scanning, drone deployment, coordination, and constructability while contributing meaningfully to project teams? Even better. What will you do as VDC Engineer? As a VDC Engineer at Skender, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and execution of our VDC processes on active projects. You will work closely with the VDC team, project teams, and trade partners to help ensure models, coordination workflows, and digital deliverables support constructability, field execution, and project success. This role provides exposure to the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, while offering opportunities to build technical skills, learn best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement of VDC processes. Your main responsibilities will include… Supporting reality capture and field technology workflows, including laser scanning, drone operations, and point cloud management, to support coordination, quality, and field execution Developing, maintaining, and updating 3D project models using tools such as Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD Supporting model coordination and clash detection efforts with internal teams and trade partners, tracking issues through resolution Assisting with constructability reviews and support model-based problem-solving during preconstruction and active construction Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure models align with construction means and methods Produce model-based deliverables including quantity take offs, visualizations, logistics plans, and sequencing support as needed Assist with technology research and the implementation of new technologies on-site What educational background & prior experience do you need? We’d like you to have a Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. What skills will we require? Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks Basic understanding of construction documents and building systems Interest in model-based coordination and constructability Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and trade partners Willingness to learn new tools, workflows, and technologies What’s included in our Employee-First Benefits package? Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision) Annual deposit into health savings account Retirement with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings Wellness incentives Paid time off Parental leave for mothers and fathers Free employee assistance program services Free short- & long-term disability insurance Community involvement EEO At Skender, our values guide our behavior and shape our actions. Our promise is an authentic commitment to equality, opportunity, and a respectful work environment for all. We embrace individuality and listen to diverse voices. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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