Design Engineer

Performance Contracting Group • Ashburn, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performance Contracting Group (PCG) is seeking an experienced Design Engineer for its PCI Washington, DC 566 operations based in Ashburn, VA. This individual will be responsible for creating 3D models using Revit, participating in BIM coordination and design meetings, and developing various scopes of work. The role involves coordinating with point cloud files, ensuring spatial coordination of models, and identifying/resolving model inconsistencies. The Design Engineer will also perform BIM compliance checks, utilize Navisworks Manage for clash detection, and contribute to staff training on standardized software. Additionally, the position requires creating and maintaining project-specific content, implementing best practices in BIM/VDC, coordinating with service providers and clients, and providing design support tasks such as processing install drawings and organizing files for field use. 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 install drawings, incorporating comments, producing details and layout files.
• Clean, prepare, and organize CAD/Navisworks files for field use.
• Special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level