Design Associate Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Virtual Designer will be responsible for laying out and producing electrical shop drawings thorough knowledge of Computer-aided drafting (CAD/Revit) system standards, practices and techniques. We are looking for a self-starting, detailed orientated, organized Virtual Designer who is a team player with good communication skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build 3D models using field superintendent’s layouts in AutoCAD MEP/Revit and NavisWorks.
• Coordinate BIM, including clash detection and resolution using NavisWorks Manage.
• Upload models and follow the GC lead BIM coordination process through to Model signoff.
• Mentor and train Virtual Designers and Detailers.
• Work with the BIM Manager in managing and maintaining BIM budgets throughout the project.
• Maintain relationships with our operation team, the General Contractor, and MEP Trade team members.
• Collaborate with the engineering department during model creation on design/build projects.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of WEI’s AutoCAD/Revit templates, details, and graphic standards.
• Produce Bill of Materials for procurement/labor tracking.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• 5+ years of experience performing Computer aided drafting in the Electrical Commercial Construction industry.
• CAD Associate's degree and/or equivalent working experience required.
• Electrical Field Experience and/or an Electrical Theory Associate's degree required.
• Knowledge and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC) required.
• Proficiency with Autodesk production software (AutoCAD MEP & Revit) required.
• Ability to work with NavisWorks to view and extract information from the BIM model.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction blueprints and project specifications.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Capability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy while meeting aggressive project schedules.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Bluebeam experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.
• Ability to create/modify Revit families (.rft).
• Basic understanding of TFP or APL (Trimble field points, Autodesk Point layout).
• Experience working within the ACC platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Experience using construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, BIM 360, etc.).
• Experience with other software such as Dynamo, Revizto, Fieldwire, and Evolve is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•       This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:                                                        

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.
• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively.  To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs.  To present information or ideas clearly.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment between 10-25 lbs.
• To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 5-20 times daily            
• "To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight. These characteristics are necessary and essential to job function:

• • Peripheral vision
  • Focus (distinctness or clarity)
  • Color perception (discriminate between colors)
  • Depth perception (determine distance relationship between objects)
• "The ability to operate or convey in a vehicle, car, or commercial Vehicle"             

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.