Electrical BIM Designer

HDR•Richmond Hill, ON

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation, collaboration, new experiences, opportunities and exceeding client expectations. Our goal is to help our clients achieve high performance in safety, quality, cost efficiency and profitability for their capital projects and on-going operations. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Revit skills assessment to demonstrate their proficiency with Revit software focused on typical electrical project workflows.

Requirements

Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Experience with 3D Coordination tools
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Revit
Proficient in Auto CAD
Proficient in Microstation
Experience with A/E consulting firms
Adaptability to evolving BIM technologies and the ability to implement automation workflows will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Work for the electrical discipline, under the direct supervision of an Engineer, or other technical professional
Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
Rely on the engineer, or other technical professionals to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
Be proactive in communicating BIM progress, clashes, issues, and in assessing, planning, and communicating modeling workloads, priorities, and schedule impacts
Interpret electrical sketches and design intent, and translate them into detailed drawings in accordance with company drafting standards
Continuously improve drawing clarity, readiness, and communication of design information, and organize drawings in a clear and logical manner
Accurately model the BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health
Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and the 3D Coordination process
Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project
Compliance with HDR and, as applicable, contractor safety policies and procedures
Potential attendance at job sites to support design and construction activities