Electrical Designer - Virtual Designer (BIM/REVIT )

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Job Title: Virtual Designer (BIM/REVIT Expert)

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized Virtual Designer with expertise in REVIT. This role involves producing electrical shop drawings using your thorough knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD/BIM/REVIT) systems, standards, practices, and techniques. We're looking for a team player who has excellent communication skills and can manage multiple projects concurrently.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build 3D models using superintendent’s layouts in AutoCAD MEP/Revit and NavisWorks.
• Perform BIM coordination, including clash detection and resolution using NavisWorks Manage.
• Upload our models and adhere to the General Contractor-led BIM coordination process until model sign-off.
• Mentor and train Detailers to produce detailed shop drawings.
• Maintain relationships with our operations team, the General Contractor, and MEP Trade team members.
• Assist in developing and maintaining WEI’s AutoCAD/Revit templates, details, and graphic standards.
• Produce a bill of materials for procurement and labor tracking.

Essential Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED.
• CAD Associates degree or relevant work experience.
• 2-5 years of experience performing computer-aided drafting in the commercial construction industry.
• Proficiency with Autodesk production software (AutoCAD MEP) and REVIT.
• Ability to use NavisWorks to view and extract information from the BIM model.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints and project specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions from the Senior Virtual Design team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight project schedules.
• Self-starter, capable of working well individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States.

Preferred:

• Electrical construction experience.
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Electrical Field Experience and/or Electrical Theory degree.
• Experience with Bluebeam.

Work Environment:

• This job primarily operates in an office environment, but job site visits may be necessary at times. You will interact with employees, subcontractors, and trades.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Operates in a clerical, office setting. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Some filing is required, which may involve lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manipulate materials and/or equipment between 10-25 lbs.
• Bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, lower oneself, or move freely on hands and knees between 5-20 times daily.
• Perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight.

Essential Job Functions:

• Peripheral vision.
• Focus (distinctness or clarity).
• Color perception (ability to discriminate between colors).
• Depth perception (ability to determine distance relationship between objects).
• Ability to operate or travel in a vehicle, car, commercial vehicle.

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

Company DescriptionWalker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 40 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.

We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $5.2B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.Company DescriptionWalker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 40 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.\r\n\r\nWe have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $5.2B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.]]>