Electrical Designer - Virtual Designer (Bim/Revit )

Walker Engineering is hiring a Virtual Designer for our DFW Branch at Irving Corporate Office.

The Virtual Designerwill be responsible for producing Electrical shop drawings thorough knowledge of Computer-aided drafting (CAD/Revit) system standards, practices, and techniques. We are looking for a self-starting, detailed orientated, organized Virtual Designer who is a team player with good communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build 3D models using field superintendent’s layouts in AutoCAD MEP/Revit and NavisWorks.
• BIM coordination including clash detection and resolution using NavisWorks Manage.
• Upload our models and follow the GC lead BIM coordination process through to Model sign off.
• Mentor and train Detailers in the production of the detailed shop drawings.
• Work with and maintain relationships with our operation team, the General Contractor, and MEP Trade team members.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of WEI’s AutoCAD/Revit templates, details and graphic standards.
• Produce Bill of materials for procurement/labor tracking.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/GED required
• 2-5 Years’ Experience in performing Computer aided drafting in Commercial Construction industry. Electrical Construction experience is a plus.
• CAD Associates degree and/or working experience required.
• Proficient with Autodesk production software (AutoCAD MEP).
• Ability to work with NavisWorks to view and extract information from the BIM model.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints and project specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to learn and to follow directions from the Sr. Virtual Design team.
• Ability to complete task with accuracy and strong attention to detail while meeting aggressive project schedules.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Have knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is a plus.
• Electrical Field Experience and/or Electrical Theory degree is a plus.
• Proficiency with REVIT is a plus.
• Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors, and trades.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.
• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment between 10-25 lbs.
• To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 5-20 times daily
• "To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight. These characteristics are necessary and essential to job function:
  • Peripheral vision
  • Focus (distinctness or clarity)
  • Color perception (discriminate between colors)
  • Depth perception (determine distance relationship between objects)
• "The ability to operate or convey in a vehicle, Car, Commercial Vehicle"

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.