Design Engineer

PCG•Malta, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PCI is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for its PCI Albany 576 operations based in Malta, NY. This individual will be responsible for creating 3D models utilizing Revit, actively participating in BIM coordination and design meetings, and developing and modeling various scopes as requested. The role involves coordinating with point cloud files, ensuring models are spatially coordinated, and escalating issues to the BIM Coordinator and Design or Operations Team. The Design Engineer will also perform BIM compliance checks, utilize Navisworks Manage for clash detection and resolution, and create/maintain project-specific content. Additionally, they will engage with the Design and Operations Team to implement best practices in BIM/VDC, coordinate with service providers and clients, and provide design support tasks such as processing installation drawings and producing details. The role also includes cleaning and organizing CAD/Navisworks files for field use and undertaking special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Engineering Fields, etc.) preferred. 2-year technical degree or 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
4+ years of BIM (Revit)/VDC modeling and coordination experience.
Must possess proficiency with software platforms including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, and BIM 360 Design/Glue.
Must present a portfolio demonstrating work in Revit and Revit Family Editor.
Experience with Bluebeam PDF Software.
Ability to understand design and document coordination.
Innovative and creatively minded individual looking to improve process, procedure, and construction techniques to provide continued improvement and efficiency to role, work scopes, and our customers.
Ability to take responsibility for the outcome and results of assigned projects.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
Ability to work in a team environment and have durations of independent/isolated/unsupervised environments.
Project management skills.
Ability to communicate the benefits of BIM/VDC for internal and external purposes.
Passion about BIM/VDC and how it can be used to improve the productivity of those who work in design and construction.
Ability to multitask under pressure and handle last-minute requests.
Must be flexible and willing to visit project sites and other important areas as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cleanroom, non-structural metal framing, drywall, façade systems, and ceiling systems preferred.
Working knowledge of Dynamo, Revit API, and SketchUp

Responsibilities

Attend kick-off meeting with design and/or operations staff at beginning of project to ensure Level of Development, scope, project details, and contract requirements are understood before modeling begins.
Create 3D models utilizing Revit.
Actively participate in BIM coordination and design meetings.
Develop and model scopes as requested, including, but not limited to, Interior and Exterior Walls, including framing, Ceiling and Soffit Framing, Acoustical Ceilings, Specialty Panels, Raised Access Floor, Clean Room Walls, Clean Room Ceilings, Unistrut, No Fly Zones, and other specialty scopes to the required Level of Development using Revit and other Revit add-on programs.
Coordinate with point cloud files.
Ensure models produced are spatially coordinated.
Escalate any issues to the BIM Coordinator and Design or Operations Team.
Identify model and document inconsistencies and bring them to the attention of the BIM Coordinator and the Design/Operations Team to determine appropriate action.
Ensure all model elements are fully coordinated within PCI’s scope.
Perform BIM compliance checks of deliverables.
QC model against project documents for discrepancies.
Utilize Navisworks Manage to run clash detection and identify potential issues.
Use Navisworks to resolve PCI clashes.
Attend staff training to enhance staff members’ knowledge and expertise of the standardized software.
Create and maintain project-specific content to ensure consistency with instructions, guidelines, in-house standards, and the project’s BIM standards.
Actively engage with the Design and Operations Team to implement best practices in BIM/VDC.
Coordinate with BIM/VDC service providers and clients.
Provide design support tasks, including but not limited to: processing installation drawings, incorporating comments, and producing details and layout files.
Clean, prepare, and organize CAD/Navisworks files for field use.
Special projects as assigned.