VDC Modeler II

fourgen; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction is seeking a VDC Modeler II to support the Field Design Lead and Electrical Systems Designer. The role focuses on designing electrical layouts, creating annotations, managing sheets and revisions, and exporting views and sheets.

Responsibilities include shop drawing development, model management in AutoCAD or Revit, and coordinating with field teams. 15% travel to local sites is anticipated; familiarity with BIM workflows is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or electrical design is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial electrical construction and designing electrical systems with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to independently design electrical room layouts and understand project schedules, risers, and system layouts.
• General construction knowledge and ability to read manufacturer’s shop drawings and cut sheets.
• Willingness to travel 15% to local job sites.

Responsibilities

• Layout electrical systems and create electrical room layouts.
• Develop homerun schedules and layouts.
• Review single line and riser drawings.
• Design large conduits and raceways for power and low voltage systems.
• Create families and project content for VDC models.

Skills

Electrical design

BIM/VDC coordination

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Summary

The VDC Modeler II assists the Field Design Lead and Electrical Systems Designer by following BIM Manager-established standards and workflows for electrical commercial construction projects. The VDC Modeler II will design electrical layouts, create and place annotations, manage sheets and revisions, plotting, and export views and sheets.

What you’ll do

• Layout of Electrical Systems
  • Create electrical room layouts
  • Develop homerun schedules and layouts
  • Review single line / riser drawings
  • Design large conduits & all raceways for power and low voltage systems
  • Create families and project content to be used in models by VDC modelers
• Create shop drawings
  • Review and set up detailed shop drawings for prefabrication and field installation.
  • Create drafting views and detailed drawings.
  • Maintain project drawings and details through addendums, bulletins, and updates.
  • Produce and manage record drawings.
• Model Designs
  • Review equipment submittals for modeling and manage project templates, blocks, details, and plotting standards.
  • Perform daily model management, including administration and maintenance.
  • Model designs in AutoCAD or Revit according to job specifications.
  • Update models with coordination changes and reflect as-built conditions for record-keeping.
• Communicate with field and other trades for BIM process
  • Participate in coordination meetings and document changes and action items.
  • Communicate with team members outside of meetings as needed.
• Technical Software Knowledge
  • Develop relationships with BIM/VDC software vendors.
  • Create training guides for software used by field and office teams.
  • Provide training on VDC software for field and office personnel.

What you’ll need for success

• Associate’s degree in engineering or electrical design.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial electrical construction and designing electrical systems with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to independently design electrical room layouts and understand project schedules, electrical risers, and system layouts.
• General construction knowledge, capability to read manufacturer’s shop drawings, and equipment cut sheets.
• Willingness to travel 15% to local job sites.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides

• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company‑provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; parental leave; volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company‑subsidized wellness programs.

Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.