VDC Project Designer - Revit

Strategic Mission Critical; Atlanta, Phoenix (GA, AZ); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Hybrid work arrangement

13 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Project Designer to join our growing Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team supporting complex mission critical projects across the United States. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with professional Revit experience who is ready to further develop their VDC production and coordination skills.

You’ll work alongside experienced VDC team members to model electrical systems in Revit, produce construction and shop drawings, and build

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in VDC, BIM, drafting or related field.
• Hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit.
• Experience producing construction drawings or project deliverables.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative project team.

Responsibilities

• Model electrical systems in Revit, including conduit and lighting.
• Produce construction models and shop drawings for fabrication and installation.
• Translate drawings into accurate project models.
• Assist with drawing setup, sheets, views, and annotations.
• Maintain model quality and follow VDC standards.

Skills

VDC coordination

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

BIM 360

Job description

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

OVERVIEW

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Project Designer to join our growing Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team supporting complex mission critical projects across the United States.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional with professional Revit experience who is ready to further develop their VDC production and coordination skills.

You’ll work alongside experienced VDC team members to model electrical systems in Revit, produce construction and shop drawings, and build hands-on experience supporting large-scale projects from design through construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model electrical systems in Autodesk Revit, including conduit, cable tray, electrical equipment, lighting, power, and supporting infrastructure
• Support the production of construction models and shop drawings for fabrication and field installation
• Translate engineering and construction drawings into accurate project models
• Assist with drawing setup, sheet production, view creation, annotations, and model organization
• Make model revisions and adjustments in Revit as projects develop
• Support project coordination and deliverables alongside experienced VDC team members
• Assist with project documentation and RFIs
• Maintain model quality and follow established VDC standards and workflows
• Continue developing technical modeling, constructability, and coordination skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of professional experience in VDC, BIM, drafting, design, construction technology, engineering, or a related field
• Professional, hands‑on experience using Autodesk Revit
• Experience supporting the production of construction drawings, models, or project deliverables
• Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience modeling MEP systems in Revit
• Electrical modeling or electrical construction experience
• Exposure to Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or BIM 360
• Contractor-side VDC/BIM or construction experience
• Exposure to mission critical or data center projects

COMPENSATION

• $65,000 + / year

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36‑hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full‑time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidised by SMC. All full‑time employees are additionally eligible for employer‑sponsored life and long‑term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbour contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.