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BIM / VDC Coordinator

Sacramento, CAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Electrical VDC
  • BIM
  • power systems
  • Revit
  • Navisworks
  • Autodesk Point Layout
  • BIM 360
  • shop drawings
  • single line diagrams
  • electrical code

Nice to have

  • portfolio
  • continuous improvement
  • remote offices

Role summary

Helix Electric, a leading electrical contracting company, seeks an Electrical VDC Coordinator with 3-5 years of experience in electrical BIM for power and building systems. The role involves BIM modeling, VDC coordination, preparing electrical models for meetings, and creating shop drawings. Requires proficiency in Autodesk software (Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360) and understanding of electrical drawings and codes. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams, including field personnel and management, and requires strong communication and organizational skills. This is an onsite position.

Electrical VDC Coordinator is responsible for the BIM design of power systems and/or building systems and systems infrastructures.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:

  • BIM modeling of electrical systems.
  • Work under the direction of a VDC Manager.
  • Collaborate and Coordinate with other disciplines by VDC coordination meeting attendance.
  • Understand BIM scope of work and adhere to BEP (BIM Execution Plan).
  • Prepare electrical model content for VDC coordination meetings following electrical code and Helix’s standards.
  • Creation of shop drawings to provide to the field.
  • Maintain a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understand single line diagrams and electrical drawings.
  • Potential field site visits with a possibility to be stationed on a project site.
  • Work with the Superintendents and Field personnel to understand installation means and methods.
  • Provide top service to our clients with consistent and concise communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3-5 years of electrical BIM experience in power systems and/or building systems infrastructures. Must show 1-3 projects previously coordinated as portfolio.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk production software (Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Point Layout, BIM 360).
  • Dedication to learning, expanding knowledge and continuous improvement.
  • Superior organizational and communication skills.
  • Problem solving, acceptance of responsibility, and work ethic.
  • Able to work with teams, supervisors and direct reports that work in remote offices.
  • Motivation to complete tasks on time and on budget.
  • Must successfully pass a Revit test.
  • This is not a remote / work-from-home position.
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