VDC Engineer lll

Enterprise Solutions•Nashville, TN

About The Position

VDC Engineer III’s are responsible for all aspects of VDC projects per the direction of the VDC Prefab/Construction Manager. This role involves accurately populating coordination models with electrical equipment, creating various schedules, designing modular electrical rooms and underground cages, and producing shop drawings and installation drawings. The engineer will also be involved in clash detection, communicating with project teams, and potentially leading multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires the ability to take a project from design to as-builts and produce Trimble points for layout.

Requirements

Proficient skills in AutoCAD 2D and 3D as well as all AutoDesk products such as Revit, Navisworks, Glue 360, etc.
Proficient with Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, project specifications and contract documents and apply this information to installation drawings, shop drawings, and spool drawings.
Ability to read, comprehend and write instructions and memos.
Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and safety guideline furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated success working in project teams.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists using independent judgment and discretion.
Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to understand and apply all instructions and safety guidelines.
Ability to think analytically and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Must also possess sufficient speech, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with project team, supervise employees, and carry out other job functions and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or Construction Science preferred.
OSHA 30 certification (may be obtained through Enterprise Solutions upon hire).

Responsibilities

Accurately populate lights, cable tray, and electrical equipment, according to submittals, in the coordination model.
Populate Revit content property fields with accurate submittal data and upkeep per revisions.
Create homerun schedules and feeder schedules in accordance with the specifications of the job and the National Electric Code.
Create overhead prefabricated rack maps illustrating design intent per the homerun schedules.
Populate efficient overhead racks in the coordination model with intent to prefabricate.
Populate power distribution in accordance with efficient design of modular electrical rooms, underground cages, duct banks, etc.
Produce all shop drawings, installation drawings, and spool drawings required throughout coordination.
Read and interpret contract documents, submittmits, and job specifications.
Apply knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
Demonstrate basic usage of Revit systems and programs.
Assist in clash detection and resolution to coordinate the model with other trades.
Design modular electric rooms with intent to efficiently prefabricate for multiple projects at a time.
Design underground cages with intent to efficiently prefabricate.
Find solutions to complex design needs.
Complete all assigned tasks with minimal repeated errors.
Lead multiple projects at one time.
Lead coordination calls efficiently and professionally.
Produces efficient coordination solutions and verifies optimal prefabrication constructability.
Ensures weekly coordination issues are identified and addressed before their due date.
Lead more specialized and advanced projects.
Ability to take a project from start finish; design model to coordination model to shop drawings to as-builts.
Produce and export accurate Trimble points for both establishing control and laying out electrical components.
Communicate and interface effectively with other members of the project team: VDC team members; pre-fabrication team; job field leadership; project management.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Complete required modelling, coordination, and drawings on schedule.
Work constructively with the entire project team.
Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.