The Electrical BIM Designer is a person passionate about the BIM process and supports the Electrical Engineers across within the Americas EDO Group (Engineering Design Organisation). The ideal candidate will have experience in MEP projects including system modelling. The work will involve both small and large-scale multi discipline projects. This person will be responsible for updating models, modelling and annotating Electrical and general graphics and data management for their designated models.
The Electrical BIM Designer will collaborate with the engineering design team and interact closely with the project management team on a regular basis. This role will require the successful proponent to lead the effort in developing BIM standards, Revit families, standard CAD details, develop junior and intermediate designer skillsets and guide other designers in their project work on as-needed basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Utilize Revit authoring tools to assist on project work – modeling and detailing to prepare drawings and visual aids
Collect data and other information for construction documents
Prepare project design and construction documents
Complete Construction Documents for Electrical, from beginning to end in Revit
Guide and Direct Production of Electrical Engineering Documents
Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for electrical systems
Utilize Revit to prepare drawings and visual aids
Utilize preferred automation and Revit addins to generate Single Line Diagrams and Photometrics
Review and write sequence of operations
Diagnose and fix Revit visibility issues for the project team
Manage project and family graphics
Create new Tag Families and know how to work with labels within Tags and title blocks
Diagnose trouble categories within linked models and how to change their appearance
Understand the differences between Electrical Equipment Part Types and its effect on Panel Schedules
Research, understand and incorporate graphic standards from clients when required for a given project
Generate compelling views beyond plan views, such as Sections and 3D Renderings/Isometrics
Setup/Utilize standard views in Revit when needed
Create schedules and design views to aid in Electrical Design in Revit
Resolve Electrical BIM design issues using a combination of Navisworks and Revit and other platforms such as ACC
Provide quality control tools for completeness and adherence to company standards of production
Monitor work products produced by staff to ensure Revit standards are maintained within project models
Maintain and update Electrical Revit families in response to project requirements.
Create schedules, Panel Schedules, Note Blocks and Keynote Legends
Add new parameters to the project or families and know the difference between Built-In, Shared, Family and Project Parameters
Understand the difference between Instance and Type Parameters and when to use each
Add connectors to families and map parameters to push data to the project
Create special views and schedules within Revit, which issue alerts based on parameter values
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Train team members on the job when asked or as-needed
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of producing industry standard work products (e.g., construction drawings)
Skilled at using Revit and BIM 360/ACC
Ability to work as part of a large team and coordinate with peers across disciplines to meet deadlines and milestones while ensuring own team is adhering to delivery standards
Ability to take accountability for schedule, budgets and quality of deliverables
Skilled at using Navisworks
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled at active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to pay close attention at project meetings, receptive to advice from more experienced team members, desire to grow as Revit user and model manager
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
Ability to manage production of multiple drawings / projects at the same time
Ability to work with engineers and design team to incorporate MEP design concepts into Revit and the ability to understand all parts of engineering construction documents
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role efforts
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
5+ years of experience producing electrical construction documents using Revit.
Experience in lighting systems design including light level modelling is an asset
Experience in fire alarm systems design in an asset
Experience in power distribution systems and building electrical systems design is an asset