VDC Modeler

Royal Electric; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Royal Electric seeks a VDC Modeler to join the Virtual Construction Department in Sacramento. You will support modeling and sheet production using Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and related tools, collaborating with project management and field teams to improve quality, cost, and schedule.

This entry-level role (0-2 years BIM) offers training within a growth-focused environment, comprehensive benefits, and a path toward advanced VDC work as you gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of BIM environment experience.
• Proficiency with Revit and Autodesk software.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specs, submittals, and codes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in modeling and drawing production to Royal standards.
• Maintain communication with VDC Coordinator & Supervisor.
• Seek new methods to optimize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Follow drafting standards to create neat, readable drawings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Organization

Team communication

Plan reading

Education

BIM experience 0-2 years

Revit knowledge 0-2 years

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Evolve Electrical

Bluebeam

Job description

Why Royal?

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers,", showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry.

We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!

We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being.

OVERVIEW

The VDC Modeler is the first position in the Modeler series that makes up the Virtual Construction Department at Royal. This role is designed to operate within a training and learning environment, gaining foundational experience in virtual construction practices. The VDC team is a key partner to project management and field leadership throughout the construction process. Using various modeling technologies and processes the VC team improves the project quality, cost, and schedule by coordinating with trade partners, reducing field conflicts, and ensuring accuracy for efficient installation in the field.

Responsibilities

Model & Sheet Production

• Assist Sr Modeler & Coordinators in modeling and drawing production to Royal standards.
• Thoroughly understand the task to be performed and maintains communication with VDC Coordinator & Supervisor.
• Actively looks for new means & methods to current workflow to optimize team output, meet deadlines and maintain budgets.
• Follows industry and Royal drafting standards to create neat, comprehensive and easy to read drawings.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrates an aptitude to the technical skills required to perform the work in the following software: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Evolve Electrical, Bluebeam.
• Demonstrates strong desire to learn new techniques and software.
• Independently and proactively learns and troubleshoots software with all tools provided.
• Demonstrates a natural fluency with computers and software. Able to learn new programs quickly.

Trade Knowledge

• Demonstrates an aptitude to reading and learning plans, specs, submittals, and codes required to perform the work.
• Familiar with trade and construction knowledge required to perform the work; is preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn about trade and construction materials and methods.
• Seeks out guidance from VDC or Field teams for their trade knowledge or field experience.

Organization & Communication Skills

• Brings difficult issues forward to other team members for guidance. Clarifies needs to others.
• Follows directions, keeps good notes, sets daily and weekly goals for self.
• Keeps digital workspace neat and organized (ie:.Organizes model browser, deletes unnecessary views and sheets).
• Follows department file management policies so that files and digital assets are readily accessible by all department members.

Salary: $25.00-$30.00/hour

Education & Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in BIM environment
• At least 0-2 years of working knowledge of the latest versions of Autodesk Revit.
• At least 0-2 years of experience working with ACC Forma, Navisworks, Trimble, Bluebeam preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot minor software issues independently.
• Possess a strong attention to detail and organization
• Effectively communicate with team members and key project stake holders
• Ability to read and understand plans, specs, submittals, and codes to perform work

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• KisxCard(Surgery & Imaging Program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement

Wellness Resources

• Free telehealth
• Health Joy App
• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
• CancerCARE1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
• Employee Assistance Support
• Hearing Aid discount plan
• Laser VisionCare discount plan

Learning & Development

• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
• Professional & Leadership Development Training
• Skill Development Training
• Mentorship Program
• On-The-Job & Classroom Training

Employee Referral Program

We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!