Electrical VDC/BIM Engineer

Tri-City Electrical Contractors Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Electrical Contractors Inc. is seeking a VDC Engineer to produce clear, technically accurate shop drawings based on design specs. You may attend coordination meetings with the Senior VDC Engineer and assist with document management as needed.

The role focuses on using VDC/BIM tools to create and modify drawings, coordinate with the team, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong Revit/Navisworks skills and a CAD background are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Proficient in VDC systems using Revit and Navisworks.
• Strong computer skills including Bluebeam, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand architectural and structural drawings.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a minimum 12th-grade level.

Responsibilities

• Work with VDC systems (Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks)/BIM coordination, creating, modifying, and releasing drawings.
• Coordinate with and consult with other team members to design or layout detailed components and to resolve design or other problems.
• Self-check your own work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Work from drawings, sketches, scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide information about the status of requested designs.
• Develop detailed design drawings using REVIT.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related information.
• Produce mark-up drawings for layout purposes using Bluebeam.
• Create prefabrication drawings.
• Modify and revise designs to correct inefficiencies or to reduce production problems.

Skills

VDC systems

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in CAD Technology

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

MISSION:

Achieving excellence through the dedication, innovation, and growth of our employee-owners, creating lasting value with our business partners.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Ownership: As employee-owners, we lead with discipline, act with conviction, and deliver more than is expected.

Transparency: We cultivate an environment of collaboration, accountability, and trust.

Safety: The principle that shapes our culture, values, and resolve.

JOB SUMMARY:

The VDC Engineer operates Virtual Design and Construction by producing clear and technically accurate shop drawings based on design specifications. May attend coordination meetings with the Senior VDC Engineer. Assists with document management when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with VDC systems (Revit, Bluebeam, Navisworks)/BIM coordination, creating, modifying, and releasing drawings.
• Coordinate with and consult with other team members to design or layout detailed components and to resolve design or other problems.
• Self-check your own work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Work from drawings, sketches, scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide information about the status of requested designs.
• Develop detailed design drawings using REVIT.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related information.
• Produce mark-up drawings for layout purposes using Bluebeam.
• Create prefabrication drawings.
• Modify and revise designs to correct inefficiencies or to reduce production problems.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year of related previous experience
• Proficient in VDC systems using Revit and Navisworks
• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Bluebeam, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to understand architectural and structural drawings
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a minimum 12th-grade level

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual
• Electrical background
• Experience as a commercial electrician
• Graduate from a college or university with an Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology (or equivalent)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES | SKILLS:

• Supports our Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Is honest and has the highest integrity.
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to handle and manage confidential information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General Office Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
• Environmental Conditions:
  The work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled setting with minimal exposure to loud noise, temperature variations, or other environmental factors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Sitting/Standing: Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, though there may be opportunities for standing and moving around the office as needed.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands to operate computer keyboards, mouse, and other office tools, as well as to handle paperwork.
• Visual Requirements: The ability to read and interpret data on computer screens and printed documents is essential.
• Mobility: Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds, such as files, documents, or office supplies, may be requested. Must be able to access all areas of the facility and projects to determine purchasing needs.
• Communication: Regular communication with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders requires the ability to exchange information effectively in both verbal and written form.

SCHEDULE AND REQUIRED TRAVEL:

• Requires the ability to report to job sites or offices throughout Florida.
• May be requested to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

EOE/APP/Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tri-City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.