Mechanical VDC Designer - Plumbing

Hooper Corporation•Wauwatosa, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical VDC Designer is responsible for designing plumbing projects and managing all aspects of 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM). This includes creating, obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing BIM models for use in estimating, purchasing, and operations, using BIM modeling software and related tools.

Requirements

2-year associate degree in 3D design or relevant plumbing experience.
Minimum of two years’ experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication, NAVIS works, REVIT, or other applicable software. Additional training provided.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to handle multi-tasking and set priorities.
Must have the ability to work as part of a team.
Good analytical and problem solving, verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment.
Valid Driver’s License.
Comfortable working in a team environment with 30 - 40 personnel, designing approximately 20 - 30 jobs per year.

Responsibilities

Coordinate design drawings and piping layouts with various trades on a per project basis to ensure proper fit (HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc.).
Provide design oversight to all design-build projects and assistance to project managers on design-assist projects as well as coordination efforts for typical construction sites.
Ability to read, understand and interpret the Wisconsin Plumbing Code.
Represent Hooper Corporation in matters of project coordination and technical assistance as required.
Communicate with appropriate parties to resolve design issues, change orders, and approvals. Maintains organized records of active projects.
Assist with technical interpretation and writing of RFI's as need arises.
Create and maintain standard processes & procedures.
Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use, training, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Help with project estimating as it relates to potential design details and design hours required.
Provide project kick-off information and attend meetings.
Perform field surveys when necessary to determine actual field conditions to ensure the designed system will fit the given building structure.
Assist with the Revit to fabrication process to maintain viable database.
Perform additional assignments per project manager's direction.
Build and maintain strategic relationships in the BIM and software industries.
Performs other duties/special projects as assigned.