VDC Engineer

at  TriCity Electrical Contractors Inc

MISSION:

Achieving excellence through discipline, innovation, and the growth of our employee-owners, creating lasting value with our business partners.

JOB SUMMARY:

The VDC Engineer operates Virtual Design and Construction by producing clear and technically accurate shop drawings based on design specifications. May attend coordination meetings with the Senior VDC Engineer. Assists with document management when needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year of related previous experience
• Proficient in VDC systems using Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Bluebeam, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to understand architectural and structural drawings
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a minimum 12th-grade level.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual
• Electrical background
• Graduate from a college or university with an Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology (or equivalent)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES|SKILLS:

• It supports our mission statement and core values.
• Is honest and has the highest integrity.
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to handle and manage confidential information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work with VDC systems (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks)/BIM coordination, creating, modifying, and releasing drawings.
• Coordinate with and consult with other team members to design or layout detailed components and to resolve design or other problems.
• Self-check own work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Work from drawings, sketches or scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide information about the status of requested designs.
• Develop detailed design drawings using AutoCAD/REVIT
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related information.
• Produce mark-up drawings for layout purposes.
• Modify and revise designs to correct inefficiencies or to reduce production problems.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other departmental positions.