Senior Virtual Designer (Electrical)

Walker Engineering, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Aggressive compensation package

Job summary

Walker Engineering Inc. seeks a Senior Virtual Designer to support Commercial and Data Center Projects in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. In-office role with relocation assistance when needed.

You will build and manage detailed 3D models and shop drawings for complex electrical systems using AutoCAD MEP, Revit, and NavisWorks. Strong technical accuracy and clear communication are essential to support fast-paced construction teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical CAD drafting in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD MEP and Revit.
• Experience with NavisWorks for review and information extraction.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud / Procore (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Model and coordinate 3D electrical systems.
• Create detailed 3D models from layouts.
• Run clash detection with NavisWorks Manage.
• Support BIM coordination through final model signoff.
• Develop design-build models with engineering.
• Produce electrical shop drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Maintain AutoCAD and Revit templates and standards.
• Extract information from BIM models.
• Mentor Virtual Designers and Detailers.
• Support BIM Manager with budgets and workflows.
• Coordinate with operations, GCs, and MEP partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical accuracy

Project coordination

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAD associate degree or equivalent

Electrical field experience

Electrical Theory degree

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Revit

NavisWorks

Job description

Job Description

Senior Virtual Designer

We are hiring a Senior Virtual Designer to support our Commercial and Data Center Projects in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. This is an in-office role. We hire top talent, and we pay for top talent, backed by an aggressive compensation package and relocation support when needed. If you want to work in a high-performance environment where your experience is valued and rewarded, this is the right move. In this role, you will build and manage detailed 3D models and shop drawings for complex electrical systems using AutoCAD MEP, Revit, and NavisWorks. You need strong technical accuracy, clear communication, and the ability to support project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modeling and Coordination
• Build detailed 3D models from superintendent layouts
• Run clash detection and resolve issues using NavisWorks Manage
• Support GC-led BIM coordination through final model signoff
• Work with engineering on design-build model development
• Technical Production
• Produce electrical shop drawings and Bills of Material
• Maintain and improve AutoCAD and Revit templates, details, and graphic standards
• Extract information from BIM models using NavisWorks
• Team and Project Support
• Mentor and train Virtual Designers and Detailers
• Support BIM Manager with budget tracking and workflow oversight
• Coordinate with operations, GCs, and MEP trade partners to keep projects aligned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years of electrical CAD drafting experience in commercial construction
• CAD associate degree or equivalent experience
• Electrical field experience and/or an Electrical Theory associate degree

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD MEP and Revit
• Ability to work with NavisWorks for review and information extraction
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to create and modify Revit families
• Basic understanding of TFP or APL (Trimble Field Points, Autodesk Point Layout)
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Experience with Procore, PlanGrid, BIM 360, Dynamo, Revizto, Fieldwire, or Evolve (preferred)
• Bluebeam experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

This job description covers the primary duties and expectations for the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

Walker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Since then the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.

We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $1B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.