VDC Modeler II

FourGen Holdings; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled VDC Modeler II to support electrical construction projects. In this role, you will design electrical layouts, create detailed shop drawings, and manage BIM processes. Your expertise in AutoCAD and Revit will be crucial as you collaborate with field teams and other trades. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about electrical design and looking for a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction and designing electrical systems.
• Ability to independently design electrical room layouts and understand project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical layouts and shop drawings for prefabrication and field installation.
• Model designs in AutoCAD or Revit according to job specifications.

Skills

Electrical Design

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM Process

General Construction Knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM Software

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:

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.

Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:

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

A value based working environment:

• E: Everyone United
• N: Nurture Communication
• E: Enforce Accountability
• R: Relationships Matter
• G: Growth and Development
• Y: You Make the Difference

Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary which may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a rich benefits program that includes medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA; dental and vision; 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals; profit sharing; retirement benefit; company-provided life and disability insurance; liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program and company subsidized wellness.

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 or unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest or conviction record, source of income or credit history.