BIM Designer

Socket.dev; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Vaughan, Canada is seeking a BIM Designer to model electrical services using Revit, resize and modify drawings for construction projects, and ensure alignment with IFC originals.

You will maintain BIM standards across the project, coordinate electrical services with other trades, and support site decision-making with 3D/2D representations.

A college diploma in Architectural Technology, BIM Certification, and 3–5 years CAD/electrical design experience (with Revit) are required.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Architectural Technology.
• BIM Certification.
• 3-5 years CAD work experience with electrical design preferred.
• 1-2 years US BIM coordinator experience.
• Experience with Revit is required.
• Experience with both 2D and 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Model electrical services in Revit according to the IFC and site layout.
• Maintain BIM Standards across the project.
• Coordinate electrical services with other trades.
• Implement shop drawings from vendors and consultants in 3D.
• Produce virtual files for site use and decision-making.
• Develop electrical layouts from 3D to 2D reflections.
• Collaborate with BIM Leaders, site and management teams.

Skills

CAD experience

BIM coordination

2D/3D design

Communication

Project coordination

Education

College diploma in Architectural Technology

BIM Certification

Tools

Revit

Bentley MicroStation

Adobe Suite

Job description

ROLE

The BIM Designer is responsible for using BIM Technology and peripheral equipment to resize, modify and produce electrical design drawings for construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Model electrical services in Revit, according to the IFC (original design) and site layout (design intent).


• Maintain company BIM Standards across the project.


• Coordinate electrical services internally and with other trades.


• Implement shop drawings from vendors and consultant supply chains in 3D elements to reflect equipment’s accuracy.


• Produce virtual files to be used by the project site team to aid decision-making during installation and to be built.


• Understand construction drawings, building structures and construction process.


• Develop electrical layouts from 3D (Revit) files, with building information reflected in 2D.


• Allocate and produce reflected electrical As-Build drawings in 3D/2D models.


• Collaborate with BIM Leader’s, site and management team, contractors, and other trades.


• Assist project managers with project administration as needed.


• All other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quality Orientation


• Provide Consultation


• Time Management


• Accountability & Dependability


• Communication


• Continual Learning


• Planning & Organizing


• Ethics & Integrity

EDUCATIONAL AND PRFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma in Architectural Technology program or similar program.


• BIMCertification.


• Minimum of 3-5 years CAD work experience - electrical design experience preferred


• 1-2 years US BIM coordinator experience


• Experience with Revit required.


• Experience with both 2D and 3D required.


• Experience with Bentley Micro Station and ADOBE is considered an asset.


• Hands-on BIM coordination experience.


• Knowledge of construction industry and electrical contracting is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required.


• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.


• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.


• Overtime as required.


• Lifting or moving up to 10lbs may be required.