VDC Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The VDC Engineer operates Virtual Design and Construction by producing clear and technically accurate shop drawings based on design specifications. May attend coordination meetings with the Senior VDC Engineer. Assists with document management when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work with VDC systems (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks)/BIM coordination, creating, modifying, and releasing drawings.
• Coordinate with and consult with other team members to design or layout detailed components and to resolve design or other problems.
• Self-check own work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Work from drawings, sketches or scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide information about the status of requested designs.
• Develop detailed design drawings using AutoCAD/REVIT
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related information.
• Produce mark-up drawings for layout purposes.
• Modify and revise designs to correct inefficiencies or to reduce production problems.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other departmental positions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year of related previous experience
• Proficient in VDC systems using Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Bluebeam, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to understand architectural and structural drawings
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language at a minimum 12th-grade level.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual
• Electrical background
• Graduate from a college or university with an Associate Degree in Computer Aided Drafting Technology (or equivalent)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES|SKILLS:

• Is in support of our Mission Statement and Core Values
• Is honest and has the highest integrity
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Able to handle and manage confidential information
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent code, industry, and project changes
• Strong ability to follow complex instructions and diagrams to create or modify drawings using the company and government drafting standards
• Accuracy and effectiveness in applying low voltage security applications, multi-systems integration, proper wiring methods, proper conduit sizing/methods, basic network principals, best installation practices, and electronic drafting
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of both manual and electronic drawings
• Perform drawing and technology research
• Explain drawings to construction teams and engineers to provide adjustments as necessary
• Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple assigned tasks
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Exhibits a high level of flexibility, adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Assists others as needed
• Able to read and understand work-related materials
• Able to carry out written and oral directions
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, facsimile, and telephone
• Must demonstrate an ability to learn new systems and software programs quickly

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job operates in an indoor professional office or job site environment. May work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee may be occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions while at various locations.
• Employees will be exposed to moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers, and light traffic).
• May be requested to work overtime, nights, and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, keyboards, and office equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, kneel, crouch, dig, trench, excavate, lift, carry, climb, and stand for long periods
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus, along with good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Requires ability to wear steel toe/composite/alloy work boots
• Requires the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by location

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Travel is primarily local, although minimal out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.