Job Description
Walker Engineering, a premier commercial electrical contractor in the state of Texas, is seeking an experienced electrical designer in our Irving office.
Remote is not offered for this role.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Virtual Designer will be responsible for laying out and producing electrical shop drawings thorough knowledge of Computer-aided drafting (CAD/Revit) system standards, practices and techniques. We are looking for a self-starting, detailed orientated, organized Virtual Designer who is a team player with good communication skills.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency with Revit is required.
5+ years of experience performing Computer aided drafting in the Electrical Commercial Construction industry.
Electrical Field Experience and/or an Electrical Theory Associate's or Bachelor's degree required.
Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) required.
Proficiency with Autodesk production software (AutoCAD MEP & Revit) required.
Ability to work with NavisWorks to view and extract information from the BIM model.
Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints and project specifications.
Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Capability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting aggressive project schedules.
Self-starter, with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
Bluebeam experience is a plus.
Ability to pass a drug screen.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
Ability to create/modify Revit families.
Basic understanding of TFP or APL (Trimble field points, Autodesk Point layout).
Experience working within the ACC platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud).
Experience using construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, BIM 360, etc.).
Experience with other software such as Dynamo, Revizto, Fieldwire, and Evolve is a plus.
High School diploma/GED required.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build 3D models using field superintendent’s layouts in AutoCAD MEP/Revit and NavisWorks.
Coordinate BIM, including clash detection and resolution using NavisWorks Manage.
Upload models and follow the GC lead BIM coordination process through to Model signoff.
Mentor and train Virtual Designers and Detailers.
Work with the BIM Manager in managing and maintaining BIM budgets throughout the project.
Maintain relationships with our operation team, the General Contractor, and MEP Trade team members.
Collaborate with the engineering department during model creation on design/build projects.
Assist with the development and maintenance of WEI’s AutoCAD/Revit templates, details, and graphic standards.
Produce Bill of Materials for procurement/labor tracking.
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Company Description
Walker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 40 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.
We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $5.2B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high-quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.
Full-time