Mechanical Virtual Designer

Power Design•Petersburg, FL

About The Position

As a Virtual Designer at Power Design, you’ll work directly with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) project executives and managers to provide accurate construction documentation. Virtual designers are CADD experts who integrate into project workflows to produce construction documents and coordination packages, creating complete BIM electrical and low-voltage models. The role focuses on design and constructability issues to deliver the best results for construction teams and customers. The position works in a high-energy, fast-paced environment with project teams to draft electrical design plans and BIM models, coordinate with project management and design teams, prepare documents for MEP trades, and model electrical systems that meet the project requirements in the BIM execution plan.

Requirements

At least three years of CADD experience with programs such as AutoCAD and Revit (BIM), including modeling and clash detection.
General electrical knowledge, including an understanding of NEC.
Advanced Autodesk design suite skills.
Bluebeam expertise.
Microsoft Office experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Nice To Haves

Technical school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Draft accurate and cost-effective electrical design plans and BIM models, applying best practices and quality-control processes.
Communicate and collaborate with project management and design teams to create high-quality drawings that meet project milestones and deliverables.
Use related software programs, including 2D and 3D applications, to support design and documentation work.
Prepare documents for MEP trades, using coordination strategies, clash detection, Autodesk point layout documentation, workflow methods, and Total Station file preparation.
Model complete electrical distribution, power, lighting, brand, and low-voltage systems that meet the project requirements in the BIM execution plan.

Benefits

Competitive salaries.
Flexible and hybrid work options.
On-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus.
Employee appreciation, recognition, and workplace activities.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability plans.
401(k) with company matching.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks.