Senior VDC Designer, Electrical Construction
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Are you a VDC professional driven by cutting edge technology and a passion to influence innovative design solutions? Are you process driven and detail oriented? Does being a part of an organization that designs, builds and works on complex projects excite you?Take the leap and make your mark atPlan Group!
As ASenior VDC Designer, Electrical Construction,you Will
As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy.
Bring your talent, energy, and ideas, and let’s build something extraordinary - together.
For more information, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.plan-group.com.
Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required. Plan Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
As ASenior VDC Designer, Electrical Construction,you Will
- Develop detailed electrical installation drawings in Revit from design documents, specifications, and sketches to achieve optimal construction outcomes.
- Develop installation drawings for a wide range of electrical building systems such as power distribution, branch power and lighting, fire alarm, security, communications and other specialty systems.
- Interact and collaborate with the project team to develop drawings efficiently and accurately while maintaining any time and schedule constraints.
- Develop drawings showing the necessary details and assemblies of a wide variety of electrical equipment with details such as dimensions, fastening methods, slab coordinates and other required information.
- Model and coordinate electrical infrastructure e.g. cable trays, sleeving, electrical equipment, etc. resolving all model clashes with other trades.
- Navigate through and interpret structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings for various occupancy types and spaces.
- Perform technical calculations including but not limited to voltage drop, conduit fill.
- Review design drawings and provide feedback to ensure requirements are met.
- Understand and comply with the project schedule to submit deliverables and implement changes and revisions as required.
- Attend BIM/VDC coordination meetings with internal teams and external trade partners, driving the resolution of multi-trade clashes and ensuring aligned project delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior VDC team members, reviewing their work for quality and providing technical guidance on VDC best practices.
- Interface with project leadership (Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Engineers) to integrate VDC deliverables into overall project planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, ICAT, and other trade VDC teams to achieve fully coordinated, clash-free designs and to drive consensus on design solutions across disciplines.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is preferable.
- Knowledge of electrical systems from both the design and installation perspectives including: power distribution, branch power and lighting, fire safety, security and communications systems.
- Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma platform.
- An understanding of the uses of drawing levels, reference files, various CAD tools, scaling, dimensioning and cross-sectional interpolations
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a plan and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical Virtual Design & Construction / BIM coordination, with proven experience on complex construction projects (from design through construction phases).
- Experience with BIM-related programming or automation (e.g., Dynamo, Python) is a strong asset.
- Hold or are able to get Secret Security Clearance
As part of our global network, you’ll gain access to unparalleled resources, innovative technologies, and endless opportunities to contribute to impactful work. From advanced technology to complex infrastructure, every project is a chance to build your skills and leave a legacy.
Bring your talent, energy, and ideas, and let’s build something extraordinary - together.
For more information, follow us on social media and visit our website at www.plan-group.com.
Thank you for your interest in joining Plan Group, an equal opportunity employer. Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process. Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise if accommodations are required. Plan Group does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.
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Responsibilities
Develop detailed Revit-based electrical installation drawings and coordinated models for building systems, resolving clashes with other trades and meeting project schedules. Participate in BIM/VDC coordination, collaborate with project leadership and trade teams, review deliverables, and mentor junior team members.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is preferred, along with knowledge of electrical systems from design and installation perspectives and advanced skills in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Forma. The role calls for at least three years of electrical VDC/BIM coordination experience on complex projects, strong teamwork and organizational skills, and the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance; Dynamo or Python experience is an asset.
Skills
- Electrical VDC Design
- BIM Coordination
- Autodesk Revit
- Navisworks
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Forma
- Electrical Systems
- Clash Detection and Resolution
- Electrical Installation Drawings
- Technical Calculations
- Voltage Drop
- Conduit Fill
- Trade Coordination
- Project Scheduling
- Team Mentoring
- Dynamo and Python Automation
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- Construction
- Engineering
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Virtual Design and Construction
- BIM Coordination
- Electrical Construction
- Revit
- Navisworks
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Forma
- Dynamo
- Python
- Power Distribution
- Branch Power
- Lighting
- Fire Alarm
- Security Systems
- Communications Systems
- Cable Trays
- Electrical Equipment
- Clash Detection
- Voltage Drop
- Conduit Fill
- Installation Drawings
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Multi-Trade Coordination
- Construction Projects
- Secret Security Clearance