Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Coordinator - Substations

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QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

Position OverviewQuanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is seeking multiple Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Coordinators to support a portfolio of Integrated Design & Construction (IDC) substation projects. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and coordinating 3D substation models to support engineering, construction planning, and field execution throughout the project lifecycle. The VDC Coordinator will work closely with engineering, project management, and construction teams to ensure models accurately reflect design intent and construction phase sequencing. This position plays a key role in bridging engineering and field construction through BIM-driven workflows and model-based coordination.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D BIM models for high-voltage substation projects
• Aggregate and coordinate multidisciplinary models for constructability and sequencing
• Support clash detection and coordination reviews
• Participate in recurring construction planning and coordination meetings
• Update models to reflect construction phasing and schedule adjustments throughout the construction cycle
• Support constructability reviews and identify potential installation conflicts prior to field execution
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, and construction teams to ensure model accuracy
• Maintain model alignment with Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation and field revisions
• Assist in establishing and improving VDC workflows and modeling standards for IDC projects

What You'll Bring

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in 3D modeling within a BIM or construction-focused environment
• Understanding of model coordination and construction planning workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and construction teams
• Ability to manage multiple active project models simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Revit, and Navisworks
• Substation design or construction experience
• Familiarity with high-voltage substation layouts and equipment
• Experience supporting EPC or utility infrastructure projects
• Experience working in Integrated Design & Construction (IDC) or design-build environments
• Experience maintaining BIM models throughout active construction phases

Working Conditions

• Regular coordination with engineering and construction teams
• Occasional travel to project sites or other offices may be required based on project needs

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

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.

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