BIM Specialist - ArchKey Solutions/Sachs Electric
Location
Addison, TX | United States
Job description
BIM Specialist
This position is based in our ArchKey Solutions/Sachs Electric satellite office in Addison, TX
About the company
ArchKey Solutions is a Top 10 National Electrical Contracting company. Our teams work on large, sophisticated projects across the United States. When you work with ArchKey or any of our regional divisions, you are joining an expansive network of resources, experts, and innovators. More than a bright future, ArchKey Solutions offers positions with a stellar today. We are a lifestyle employer, providing flexibility, great pay, and strong benefits allowing you to live your best life at and away from work.
About the position
In this role, you will assist in developing fully constructible 3D models and detailed construction documents supporting field electricians with challenging electrical installations. Project work ranges from large-scale BIM coordination and design projects to engineered permit documents for design/build efforts. The ideal candidate will have moderate Revit experience with a strong desire to learn electrical design and construction.
Day in the life
- Ensure model content and associated shop drawings are done to ArchKey standards
- Produce constructible 3D model content and detailed electrical construction installation documents with Revit
- Gather and request specific information from other design disciplines necessary to move forward and complete the electrical design on schedule
- Prepare calculations, specifications, cable pull schedules, reports, etc.
- Consult with vendors and review project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements
- Assist project managers as needed to develop engineered construction installation drawings from contract documents developed by outside firms
- Provide technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers.
- Develop conceptual designs, sketches, or Value Engineering ideas to assist project managers or estimators in the preparation of an estimate
- Develop a high level of understanding of the installation of electrical systems, the National Electrical Code, and other building codes
Minimum Qualifications
- 0-3 years of electrical design experience in power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems for a variety of industries
- Basic working knowledge of electrical installations and electrical systems
- Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other Building Codes as they relate to design
- Healthcare, heavy industrial, high-rise commercial, and/or data center design experience is a plus
- Experience working with a prefab team and spooling software (Evolve, Sysque, Stratus, etc.) is a plus
- A strong desire to learn coupled with a commitment to being a dependable team player
Travel
Occasional travel is required.
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