Mechanical Virtual Designer

About the position

As a virtual designer at Power Design, you’ll work directly with the Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) project executives and managers, aiding them by providing accurate construction documentation. Our virtual designers are CADD experts who integrate themselves into the workflow to produce construction documents and coordination packages, creating complete BIM electrical and low voltage models. The virtual design focuses on design and constructability issues to deliver the best results to our construction teams and customers.

Position Responsibilities

• In a high-energy, fast-paced environment, work with project teams to draft accurate and cost-effective electrical design plans and BIM models, applying best practices and QC processes to all products.
• Communicate and collaborate with project management and the design team to create high-quality drawings that meet project milestones and deliverables, applying advanced tactics in all related software programs (including 2D & 3D).
• Work with and prepare documents for MEP trades, applying advanced strategies, coordination clash detection, and Autodesk point layout documentation, workflow and Total Station file preparation to all drawings.
• Model complete electrical distribution, power, lighting, brand and low voltage systems that meet the project requirements in the BIM execution plan.

Here's What We're Looking For

• A motivated computer-aided design and drafting modeling program guru who takes the time to do things right and focuses in on what’s important in an ever-changing environment.
• At least three years of CADD experience working with programs like AutoCAD and Revit (BIM), including modeling and clash detection.
• A perfectionist who is obsessed with quality and has general electric knowledge, including an understanding of NEC.
• Someone with advanced Autodesk design suite skills, Bluebeam expertise, and Microsoft Office experience.
• High school diploma/GED is required; technical school degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Someone who demonstrates and upholds all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salaries offered
• Flexible and hybrid work options available to support work-life balance
• Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus
• Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered
• Short and long-term disability plans
• 401k with company matching and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Paid time off and company holidays provided
• Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members

some of our benefits…

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next. To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us .