Ryan Companies US
Senior VDC Engineer
Minneapolis · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$6,134 more — $96,034 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $96,034 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Civil Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Civil Engineers (17-2051) · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Assemble 3D content modeled by others and models any content not provided.
- Assume responsibility for learning the VDC processes and standards; apply them to assigned projects.
Responsibilities
- Learn and independently maintain a productive and efficient BIM process.
- Create and maintain clear and effective project documentation, such as meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and constraint logs.
- Facilitate meetings for coordination of construction and design disciplines, inclusive of subcontractors and vendors, in relation to the construction model
- Provide BIM technical support to internal project teams.
- Support operations with the RFI or change order process for BIM related items.
- Maintain working relationships with subcontractors and project teams.
- Create 4D schedules to coordination the construction model with the project schedule. Update 4D schedules to track progress, convey short-term activities and manage critical path milestones.
- Incorporate design updates into project models.
- Support operations with self-perform model management and layout.
- At least 3 years of overall experience in the construction or design field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Construction Engineering/Management, Architecture or Engineering.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a 2-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a BIM focused degree in Construction Engineering/Management with relevant experience will be considered.
- At least 2 years of experience in a Virtual Design and Construction, or BIM related role.
- Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively.
- Presentation skills and the ability to teach teammates technological processes.
- Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize workload accordingly.
- Familiarity and comfort with current technology and applications.
- Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Basic knowledge of construction estimating techniques.
- Knowledge of BIM technologies and the ability to apply them to overall VDC processes and application in the AEC industry.
Skills
- Provide training to project teams on utilization of BIM tools.
Compensation
- The annual salary range is $89,900.00 - 112,400.00. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Competitive Salary
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
This listing is sourced directly from Ryan Companies US's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.