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Virtual Construction Engineer Jobs in California

Southland Industries

Senior Design Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time ... Four-year degree in Engineering or related field * 5+ years experience * PE License required

Southland Industries Inc.

Senior Design Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$95K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time ... Four-year degree in Engineering or related field * 5+ years experience * PE License required

ISAT Total Support

Revit Drafter

La Mirada, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position plays an important role in supporting engineering, detailing, and virtual construction efforts while ensuring project deliverables meet company quality standards and project ...

ISAT Total Support

Revit Drafter

La Mirada, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position plays an important role in supporting engineering, detailing, and virtual construction efforts while ensuring project deliverables meet company quality standards and project ...

ISAT Total Support

Remote Revit Drafter

Fremont, CA · On-site

$20 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This position plays an important role in supporting engineering, detailing, and virtual construction efforts while ensuring project deliverables meet company quality standards and project ...

Southland Industries

Senior Design Engineer - HVAC

Union City, CA · On-site

$155K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time ... Four-year degree in Engineering or related field * 5+ years experience min, 10+ years experience ...

Southland Industries Inc.

Design Engineer II

Union City, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Design Engineer II at Southland Industries, you'll experience the excitement of working on ... virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time ...

Southland Industries Inc.

Design Engineer II

Union City, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Design Engineer II at Southland Industries, you'll experience the excitement of working on ... virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time ...

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How much do virtual construction engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual construction engineer in California is $87,403.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,100.00 and $102,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the common responsibilities of a virtual construction engineer?

Virtual Construction Engineers frequently create and maintain digital models of construction projects, coordinate cross-functional team input, and detect and resolve potential design or scheduling conflicts using BIM technologies. You can expect to participate in regular virtual meetings with architects, engineers, and construction managers to align project goals and track progress. The role often involves reviewing drawings, running clash detections, updating models based on stakeholder feedback, and ensuring that digital project documentation is current and accurate. By serving as the bridge between virtual planning and real-world execution, you help keep projects on schedule and support efficient problem-solving before physical construction begins.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual construction engineer?

To excel as a Virtual Construction Engineer, you typically need a degree in civil engineering or construction management, strong skills in building information modeling (BIM), and an in-depth understanding of construction processes. Familiarity with digital tools such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or other BIM platforms, as well as relevant certifications like the Associate Constructor (AC) or BIM certifications, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate remotely make a candidate stand out in this role. These skills ensure accurate project modeling, seamless coordination with distributed teams, and successful digital construction project delivery.

What is a virtual construction engineer?

A Virtual Construction Engineer leverages digital tools, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and simulation software, to plan, coordinate, and optimize construction projects. They work closely with designers, project managers, and engineers to improve efficiency, detect clashes, and ensure constructability before physical construction begins. This role enhances collaboration, reduces costs, and minimizes project risks by identifying potential issues early in the process.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Construction Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,403 per year, or $42 per hour.

Senior Design Engineer

Southland Industries

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


Position Summary
Watch your engineering designs come to life! As a Senior Design Engineer at Southland Industries, you'll experience the excitement of working on design-build and design-assist projects in healthcare, education, biotech, mission critical, commercial and entertainment markets. You'll work hand in hand with our model coordinators, estimators, and trade staff through all aspects of a project to create a design that is practical, efficient and cost effective. You'll also have access to internal teams using the most innovative practices in virtual construction design (VDC) and computational fluid dynamics, along with just-in-time feedback from the field.
Position Details
  • Serves as design professional at project team design meetings
  • Prepares complex preliminary redline design layouts for estimating
  • Performs more complex calculations for a project, such as heating/cooling loads, equipment selection and sizing, friction loss calculations, etc
  • Performs site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolves design issues during construction phase
  • Supervises or directs the workflow of less-experienced engineers in performing HVAC or other system design and do
  • Provides conceptual design for specific projects

Qualifications
  • Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years experience
  • PE License required
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as general understanding of system operations
  • Ability to read mechanical and plumbing plans
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Strong computer skills, including Revit, CADD, and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
  • Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
  • PE License required

Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries
As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland) this ranges from $95,000.00-$125,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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