Mechanical Virtual Designer

Power Design; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid work options

On-campus amenities

Employee appreciation program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Virtual Designer in Florida to work with the VDC team on electrical design and BIM modeling. You will join project executives to create accurate construction documents and coordination packages, focusing on constructability and workflow integration.

The role requires CAD expertise with AutoCAD and Revit, strong NEC knowledge, and experience in Autodesk tools and Bluebeam. A high school diploma is required, with a technical degree preferred, and a hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of CAD experience with electrical design.
• Strong NEC knowledge and standards application.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Draft electrical design plans and BIM models in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with management and design teams to meet milestones.
• Prepare documents for MEP trades and perform clash detection.
• Model complete electrical distribution and low voltage systems per plan.

Skills

CADD experience

NEC knowledge

Autodesk design suite

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical school degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the position

As a virtual designer at Power Design, you'll work directly with the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) project executives and managers, aiding them by providing accurate construction documentation. Our virtual designers are CADD experts who integrate themselves into the workflow to produce construction documents and coordination packages, creating complete BIM electrical and low voltage models. The virtual design focuses on design and constructability issues to deliver the best results to our construction teams and customers.

Position Responsibilities

• In a high-energy, fast-paced environment, work with project teams to draft accurate and cost-effective electrical design plans and BIM models, applying best practices and QC processes to all products.
• Communicate and collaborate with project management and the design team to create high-quality drawings that meet project milestones and deliverables, applying advanced tactics in all related software programs (including 2D & 3D).
• Work with and prepare documents for MEP trades, applying advanced strategies, coordination clash detection, and Autodesk point layout documentation, workflow and Total Station file preparation to all drawings.
• Model complete electrical distribution, power, lighting, brand and low voltage systems that meet the project requirements in the BIM execution plan.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• A motivated computer-aided design and drafting modeling program guru who takes the time to do things right and focuses in on what's important in an ever-changing environment.
• At least three years of CADD experience working with programs like AutoCAD and Revit (BIM), including modeling and clash detection.
• A perfectionist who is obsessed with quality and has general electric knowledge, including an understanding of NEC.
• Someone with advanced Autodesk design suite skills, Bluebeam expertise, and Microsoft Office experience.
• High school diploma/GED is required; technical school degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Someone who demonstrates and upholds all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salaries offered
• Flexible and hybrid work options available to support work-life balance
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered
• Short and long-term disability plans
• 401k with company matching and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Paid time off and company holidays provided
• Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members

some of our benefits...

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You'll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!