VDC Modeler

ESI, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ESI, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks a drafting technician to create 3D models of electrical components using Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and Navisworks. You will use 2D layouts to build accurate 3D content and perform clash detection to support prefabrication and field teams.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with drafting courses; 1–2 years of technical training preferred; strong MS Office and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with drafting courses required.
• 1–2 years of technical training preferred.
• Basic drafting tools and MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, shop drawings, and spool drawings for electrical systems.
• Use Navisworks or similar to resolve conflicts between trades.
• Translate design intent into constructible models and assist field teams with 3D views.
• Generate detailed shop drawings and prefabrication sheets from the 3D model.
• Update project documentation with field AS-Built conditions.

Skills

Drafting tools knowledge

Oral communication

Punctuation/grammar

MS Office

No work experience required

Education

High school diploma/GED

Drafting courses

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy. Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

Job Summary

Creates and manages detailed 3D digital representations of Electrical components using Revit and AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks. Utilizes 2D Bluebeam layouts provided from team to create 3D modeled content. Perform clash detection, ensure constructability to resolve conflicts before construction, ensuring models align with project goals and support prefabrication.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and drafting courses required.
• One to two years technical training preferred.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Basic knowledge of and ability to use architectural drafting tools.
• Position responsibilities can be learned through on-the-job training.
• Valid driver’s license required. General knowledge and skills in the use of various Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Requires a positive attitude and the ability to orally communicate with internal and external customers.
• Good punctuation, spelling, and grammar skills.
• No working experience required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create 3D models, shop drawings, and spool drawings for Electrical systems.
• Utilize Navisworks or similar program to identify and resolve conflicts between trades and other systems internally.
• Translates design intent into actionable, constructible models and assists field teams with 3D views.
• Generates detailed shop drawings, prefabrication sheets, and 2D installation drawings derived directly from the 3D model.
• Project documentation, updates models with field AS-Built conditions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• All hiring decisions are based on merit.
• Disabled/Veterans candidates encouraged to apply.
• At this time, ESI is not sponsoring nonimmigrants for work authorization. As such work authorization must be maintained for the duration of hire.

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 10/28/2026

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