Electrical BIM Detailer/VDC Engineer

EIG Electrical Systems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Dallas seeks an Electrical BIM Detailer / VDC Engineer to develop and coordinate model‑based fabrication and installation information for DPR projects with EIG Electrical Systems teams. You will implement BIM workflows, support 3D coordination, and mentor staff in Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam, enabling efficient field operations.

Ideal candidates have strong BIM concepts, coordination skills, and hands-on experience with electrical systems on large capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or similar with emphasis on technology or equivalent experience useful.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical field experience and construction technologies in the AEC industry with VDC adoption on large projects.
• Journeyman’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure and set up project sites to host BIM data adhering to current best practices.
• Create and coordinate detailed fabrication models for planning, design, coordination and prefab of electrical work.
• Support 3D trade coordination, site logistics, and 4D sequencing efforts.
• Participate in model-based design coordination meetings and coordinate with trade partners.
• Support BIM to field equipment/software setup and template improvement.
• Provide training for BIM software such as Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam.

Skills

BIM concepts

Team collaboration

Project management basics

Learning new software

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or similar

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Job description

Electrical BIM Detailer / VDC Engineer

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical BIM Detailer / VDC Engineer. The successful candidate will function as a member of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) group and work with EIG Electrical Systems project teams to improve project delivery using Building Information Modeling (BIM). The BIM Detailer / VDC Engineer is responsible for developing and coordinating model‑based fabrication and installation information for EIG and supports implementation of BIM‑derived data through to field operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Configure and set up project site(s) to host BIM data adhering to EIG’s current best practices.
• Create and/or coordinate the development of detailed fabrication models for planning, design, coordination and prefab of electrical work.
• Support project set‑up for 3D trade coordination, site logistical planning, and 4D sequencing efforts.
• Participate in and provide technical support for the project team in model‑based design coordination meetings and coordinate with other trade partners.
• Support set‑up of BIM to Field equipment and/or software.
• Support development and improvement of EIG templates and modeling best practices.
• Provide support for VDC‑based laser scanning, drone operations, RTS, etc.
• Support on‑site construction team efforts in the implementation of VDC applications, processes, and deliverables.
• Aide and support training in various software packages (i.e.: Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Train, educate, and mentor project personnel in various BIM software and processes.

Required Skills And Abilities

We are looking for a flexible, detail‑oriented individual that will relish performing in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, with ability to multi‑task, produce quality deliverables, and meet project‑based deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Ability to work in a flat‑organization environment that requires full transparency, team collaboration, leading by influencing, and socialization of initiatives.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundamental project‑management processes - such as submittals, request for information (RFI), budgets, change orders, etc.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of CM processes and project‑management tools: CMiC knowledge a plus.
• Strong technical skills required; Intermediate to advanced level software knowledge in Autodesk packages (i.e.: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, etc.) and other platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundamental Building Information Modeling concepts - such as level of development, parametric models, coordination process, clash detection and resolution, coordinate systems, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of implementation and support of Autodesk BIM 360 Build products: Glue, Field, Docs, and/or Plan.
• Ability to quickly learn new software tools and teach others.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or similar field with emphasis on technology or equivalent relevant experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical field experience and construction technologies hands‐on experience in the AEC industry driving the adoption of VDC on large capital projects.
• Journeyman’s license is a plus.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.