Electrical VDC Coordinator is responsible for the BIM design of power systems and/or building systems and systems infrastructures.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:
- BIM modeling of electrical systems.
- Work under the direction of a VDC Manager.
- Collaborate and Coordinate with other disciplines by VDC coordination meeting attendance.
- Understand BIM scope of work and adhere to BEP (BIM Execution Plan).
- Prepare electrical model content for VDC coordination meetings following electrical code and Helix’s standards.
- Creation of shop drawings to provide to the field.
- Maintain a high level of verbal and written communication skills.
- Understand single line diagrams and electrical drawings.
- Potential field site visits with a possibility to be stationed on a project site.
- Work with the Superintendents and Field personnel to understand installation means and methods.
- Provide top service to our clients with consistent and concise communication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years of electrical BIM experience in power systems and/or building systems infrastructures. Must show 1-3 projects previously coordinated as portfolio.
- Knowledge of Autodesk production software (Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Point Layout, BIM 360).
- Dedication to learning, expanding knowledge and continuous improvement.
- Superior organizational and communication skills.
- Problem solving, acceptance of responsibility, and work ethic.
- Able to work with teams, supervisors and direct reports that work in remote offices.
- Motivation to complete tasks on time and on budget.
- Must successfully pass a Revit test.
- This is not a remote / work-from-home position.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of electrical BIM experience involving power systems and/or building systems infrastructure
- Portfolio demonstrating 1-3 previously coordinated projects
- Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Point Layout, and BIM 360
- Must successfully pass a Revit test
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Superior organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work with teams, supervisors, and remote-office personnel
- Ability to complete tasks on time and on budget
- Electrical code, electrical drawings, and single-line diagram knowledge
- Ability to work onsite; this is not a remote position
Helix Electric Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with supplemental options like accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance, plus FSA/HSA and other tax-advantaged accounts. Health-insurance costs are described as acceptable in practice.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) or retirement plan with employer matching is prominently offered. This match is presented as a meaningful component of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and standard vacation/sick time are commonly offered, and taking time off is often considered straightforward.
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What We Do
Helix Electric is an award-winning electrical contractor specializing in design-build and highly complex electrical projects throughout the United States. An established industry leader, Helix Electric has decades of experience and expertise in nearly every field of construction, including mission critical, data center, medium voltage power distribution, renewable energy, commercial, industrial, mass transit and rail and high-density residential. Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the largest and most successful electrical contracting companies in the nation. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character and are always looking for passionate, reliable and ambitious talent to join our growing Helix family.
