Virtual Designer - Austin, TX

Upgrade Resources; Austin (TX); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance (term, AD&D, and VOL)

Disability income protection

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training and professional development

Resumo da oferta

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Virtual Designer in Austin, TX, a hybrid role combining in-office and remote work. The candidate will develop electrical shop drawings in Revit and coordinate BIM across disciplines under senior VDC guidance.

Candidates need 2+ years CAD drafting experience in commercial construction, Revit proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Qualificações

• 2+ years CAD drafting in commercial construction; electrical experience a plus.
• HS diploma or GED required; CAD degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit required.
• Experience with Navisworks/Revizto for clash detection.
• Ability to read blueprints and project specs; multi-projects.

Responsabilidades

• Build 3D models from field layouts using Revit and Navisworks.
• Perform BIM coordination and clash detection/resolution.
• Upload models and coordinate through sign-off with GC lead.
• Mentor Detailers in producing detailed shop drawings.
• Maintain Revit templates, details, and graphic standards.
• Generate bills of materials for procurement and labor tracking.
• Collaborate with operations, GC, and MEP teams; meet schedules.

Conhecimentos

Revit

Navisworks

CAD

BIM coordination

3D modeling

Blueprint reading

Clash detection

Detailing

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

CAD Associate degree

Equivalent experience

Ferramentas

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Virtual Designer - Austin, TX

Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the largest open-shop electrical contractors in Texas, ranked among the top 10 electrical contractors in the state, with a 30+ year track record and expanding operations across Oklahoma. The company's expertise spans nearly every corner of electrical construction, from design-build and industrial work to large-scale healthcare, aviation, education, and data center projects, and it has built a reputation with general contractors for precision, reliability, and on-time delivery.

The company runs one of the strongest VDC/BIM departments in the state, producing shop drawings to a rigorous LOD 400 detail level and coordinating directly with an in-house prefabrication department to speed up field installation and reduce on-site labor. The virtual design team averages well over a decade of electrical industry experience, and the department fosters a detail-oriented, collaborative culture built on clear communication and dependable delivery.

Role Overview

The Virtual Designer is responsible for laying out and producing electrical shop drawings with a working knowledge of computer-aided drafting (CAD/Revit) system standards, practices, and techniques. This role builds 3D models from field superintendent layouts and supports BIM coordination across disciplines under the guidance of the Sr. Virtual Design team.

The role works closely with the operations team, general contractors, MEP trade partners, and senior VDC staff to ensure systems are coordinated, install-ready, and aligned with project schedules. This is a hybrid position with some days in the office and some days working from home.

Core Responsibilities

• Build 3D models from field superintendent layouts using Revit and Navisworks
• Perform BIM coordination, including clash detection and resolution using Navisworks Manage
• Upload models and follow the GC-lead BIM coordination process through to model sign-off
• Mentor and train Detailers in the production of detailed shop drawings
• Build and maintain relationships with the operations team, general contractors, and MEP trade team members
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the company's Revit templates, details, and graphic standards
• Produce bills of materials for procurement and labor tracking
• Complete tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail while meeting aggressive project schedules

Required Background

• Minimum of 2 yearsexperience performing computer-aided drafting in the commercial construction industry (electrical construction experience a plus)
• High school diploma or GED required
• CAD Associate degree and/or equivalent working experience required
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit required
• Ability to work with Navisworks/Revizto to view trade clashes and extract information from the BIM model
• Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints and project specifications
• Capable of working on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to learn and follow direction from the Sr. Virtual Design team
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is a plus
• Electrical field experience and/or Electrical Theory Associate degree is a plus

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid schedule: a mix of in-office and work-from-home days
• Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles

Ready to grow your BIM career on some of Texas's biggest builds?