Electrical Planning & Layout Designer | BIM & Preconstruction

Light House Electric; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Performance reviews

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric is seeking a Planning/Layout/Design Specialist to plan, lay out, design, coordinate and pre-fabricate on projects. You’ll apply a thorough knowledge of electrical systems, construction documents, and quality construction practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating with designers and contractors, preparing material submittals, and assisting preconstruction and fabrication teams with issues.

Qualifications

• 5 years field construction experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Proficient in reading and understanding all forms of construction documents.
• Ability to interpret 2D plans and provide input to a 3D model.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and efficiently use software such as BIM360, Bluebeam, Excel, Outlook, Navisworks, Revit.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regular contact with project personnel and relationships with designers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Outlines job specifications and reviews material submittals for project requirements.
• Supports preconstruction, pre-fabrication and construction teams with electrical/systems/ construction related issues.
• Aids in the creation of detailed bill of materials.
• Educates field personnel on layout/design processes and supports project efforts.
• Creates detailed layout drawings adhering to company standards.
• Seeks ways to infuse quality and labor savings into layout efforts.
• Communicates ideas for continuous improvement in standards and workflows.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team collaboration

Reading construction docs

2D to 3D modeling

BIM360

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revit

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM360

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Lighthouse Electric is seeking a Planning/Layout/Design Specialist to plan, lay out, design, coordinate and pre-fabricate on projects. You’ll apply a thorough knowledge of electrical systems, construction documents, and quality construction practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating with designers and contractors, preparing material submittals, and assisting preconstruction and fabrication teams with issues.