VDC Designer
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$60,000 to $85,000 CAD / year · Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Pay
- $60,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Responsibilities
- Design plumbing and mechanical systems following local codes, project documents, and the company's standard operating procedures.
- Using BIM capabilities, develop system drawings per company standards.
- Produce coordination drawings.
- Produce shop/spool drawings for fabrication.
- Prepare As-Built drawings.
- Assist with survey layouts (e.g. sleeving, anchors, underground).
- Assist with the identification and resolution of field technical issues.
- Read and interpret construction documents.
- Work closely and collaboratively with the project teams.
- Attend on-site coordination meetings as required.
- Other responsibilities or directives as assigned by the VDC Manager.
- Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, BIM, Architecture or related field is an asset.
- Experience in a construction-related field, and in Plumbing/Mechanical is an asset.
- Knowledge of Ontario Building Code is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft 365 (Excel).
- Proficiency in 2D/3D modelling software, Autodesk (BIM 360, CADmep), AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite is an asset.
- Programming skills (Python, C#, C, Java, Dynamo) are an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of construction techniques and details.
- Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Bilingualism (English and French) an asset.
- Balanced work hours
- Competitive compensation, benefits package, and pension plan
- Paid vacation time and sick/floater days
- Laptop
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design plumbing and mechanical systems and develop BIM-based system, coordination, shop, spool, and as-built drawings for fabrication and construction. Support survey layouts and field issue resolution, interpret construction documents, and collaborate with project teams, including attending on-site coordination meetings.
Requirements
A diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, BIM, Architecture, or a related field is an asset, as is construction experience, particularly in plumbing or mechanical work. Candidates should be proficient in Revit and Microsoft 365, have strong construction knowledge and organizational and communication skills, and preferably know the Ontario Building Code; additional modeling, software, programming, and bilingual English-French capabilities are assets.
Skills
- Revit
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- BIM
- BIM 360
- CADmep
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Suite
- Python
- C#
- C
- Java
- Dynamo
- Plumbing and Mechanical Systems
- Construction Documents
- Ontario Building Code
Benefits
- Balanced Work Hours
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick and Floater Days
- Laptop
- Professional Growth and Development
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Technology
Keywords
- VDC
- BIM
- Revit
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- BIM 360
- CADmep
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Suite
- Python
- C#
- C
- Java
- Dynamo
- Plumbing Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Ontario Building Code
- Construction Documents
- Coordination Drawings
- Shop Drawings
- Spool Drawings
- As-Built Drawings
- Fabrication
- Prefabrication
- Survey Layouts
- Field Technical Issues
- Construction Techniques
- Construction Details
- On-Site Coordination