
BIM Designer
Required skills
- Revit
- BIM
- CAD
- 2D
- 3D
- Construction Drawings
- Electrical Contracting
Nice to have
- Bentley MicroStation
- ADOBE
- Electrical Design
Role summary
The BIM Designer is responsible for using BIM Technology and peripheral equipment to resize, modify and produce electrical design drawings for construction projects. This role involves modeling electrical services in Revit according to IFC and site layout standards, coordinating with other trades, and producing virtual files for installation guidance. The designer will also develop electrical layouts from 3D files and allocate As-Build drawings. Collaboration with project teams, contractors, and management is key. A college diploma in Architectural Technology or similar, BIM Certification, and 3-5 years of CAD work experience (electrical design preferred) are required. Experience with Revit, 2D/3D, and US BIM coordination is essential.
The BIM Designer is responsible for using BIM Technology and peripheral equipment to resize, modify and produce electrical design drawings for construction projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Model electrical services in Revit, according to the IFC (original design) and site layout (design intent).
- Maintain company BIM Standards across the project.
- Coordinate electrical services internally and with other trades.
- Implement shop drawings from vendors and consultant supply chains in 3D elements to reflect equipment’s accuracy.
- Produce virtual files to be used by the project site team to aid decision-making during installation and to be built.
- Understand construction drawings, building structures and construction process.
- Develop electrical layouts from 3D (Revit) files, with building information reflected in 2D.
- Allocate and produce reflected electrical As-Build drawings in 3D/2D models.
- Collaborate with BIM Leader’s, site and management team, contractors, and other trades.
- Assist project managers with project administration as needed.
- All other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Quality Orientation
- Provide Consultation
- Time Management
- Accountability & Dependability
- Communication
- Continual Learning
- Planning & Organizing
- Ethics & Integrity
EDUCATIONAL AND PRFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- College diploma in Architectural Technology program or similar program.
- BIM Certification.
- Minimum of 3-5 years CAD work experience - electrical design experience preferred
- 1-2 years US BIM coordinator experience
- Experience with Revit required.
- Experience with both 2D and 3D required.
- Experience with Bentley Micro Station and ADOBE is considered an asset.
- Hands-on BIM coordination experience.
- Knowledge of construction industry and electrical contracting is an asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Travel may be required.
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Overtime as required.
- Lifting or moving up to 10lbs may be required.
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