Electrical BIM Designer

GHD

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.Who are we looking for?The Electrical BIM Designer is a person passionate about the BIM process and supports the Electrical Engineers across 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, modeling 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 regularly. This role will require the successful proponent to lead the effort in developing BIM standards, Revit families, and standard CAD details, develop junior and intermediate designer skills, and guide other designers in their project work on an as-needed basis.In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Utilize Revit authoring tools to assist with 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 the 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 Budget
  • Train team members on the job when asked or as needed
What you will bring to the team:
  • 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 through 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 the 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
  • 10+ years of experience producing electrical construction documents using Revit.
  • Experience in lighting systems design including light-level modeling 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.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.#LI-MC1

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