VDC Modeler II

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Oak Brook, IL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Industrial • Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
Designs and models electrical systems for commercial construction projects using AutoCAD and Revit. Creates electrical room layouts, conduit and raceway designs, shop drawings, annotations, schedules, and record drawings. Manages BIM models, templates, revisions, plotting standards, and as-built updates. Coordinates with field teams and other trades, participates in BIM meetings, supports software vendor relationships, and trains field and office personnel on VDC tools. Requires commercial electrical construction experience and approximately 15% local travel.
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Summary:

The VDC Modeler II assists the Design Lead and Electrical Systems Designer by following BIM Manager-established standards and workflows for electrical commercial construction projects. The VDC Modeler II will design electrical layouts, create and place annotations, manage sheets and revisions, plotting, and export views and sheets.

What you’ll do:

  • Layout of Electrical Systems
    • Create electrical room layouts
    • Develop homerun schedules and layouts
    • Review single line / riser drawings
    • Design large conduits & all raceways for power and low voltage systems
    • Create families and project content to be used in models by VDC modelers
    • Create shop drawings
      • Review and set up detailed shop drawings for prefabrication and field installation.
      • Create drafting views and detailed drawings.
      • Maintain project drawings and details through addendums, bulletins, and updates.
      • Produce and manage record drawings.
  • Model Designs
    • Review equipment submittals for modeling and manage project templates, blocks, details, and plotting standards.
    • Perform daily model management, including administration and maintenance.
    • Model designs in AutoCAD or Revit according to job specifications.
    • Update models with coordination changes and reflect as-built conditions for record-keeping.
  • Communicate with field and other trades for BIM process
    • Participate in coordination meetings and document changes and action items.
    • Communicate with team members outside of meetings as needed.
  • Technical Software Knowledge
    • Develop relationships with BIM/VDC software vendors.
    • Create training guides for software used by field and office teams.
    • Provide training on VDC software for field and office personnel.

What you’ll need for success:

  • Associate’s degree in engineering or electrical design.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial electrical construction and designing electrical systems with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
  • Ability to independently design electrical room layouts and understand project schedules, electrical risers, and system layouts.
  • General construction knowledge, capability to read manufacturer’s shop drawings, and equipment cut sheets.
  • Willingness to travel 15% to local job sites.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one electrical construction company in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Dozens of landmark structures bear our imprint. From high rises to health care facilities, factories to financial centers, data centers to educational facilities, hotels to recreational and shopping centers, Continental satisfies all electrical construction needs.


Working for Continental Electrical Construction provides:
• Assistance, tools, and resources for success
• A collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace
• Fulfilling career opportunities and skills development
• A values-based working environment:

E: Everyone United
N: Nurture Communication
E: Enforce Accountability
R: Relationships Matter
G: Growth and Development
Y: You Make the Difference


Continental Electrical Construction offers a competitive salary that may vary based on the scope and responsibilities of the role and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills. We also offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; profit sharing; retirement benefits; company-provided life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays, parental leave, volunteer time off; tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program; and company-subsidized wellness programs.


Continental Electrical Construction is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, arrest or conviction record, source of income, or credit history.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in engineering or electrical design
  • At least 5 years of experience in commercial electrical construction
  • At least 5 years of experience designing electrical systems with AutoCAD and/or Revit
  • Ability to independently design electrical room layouts
  • Understanding of project schedules, electrical risers, and system layouts
  • General construction knowledge
  • Ability to read manufacturer's shop drawings and equipment cut sheets
  • Willingness to travel 15% to local job sites
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The Company
900 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

FourGen Holdings is a family-owned holding company under the stewardship of the Witz Family, formed in 2020 to steward businesses in electrical construction, renewable energy, and testing services across the Midwest. Its flagship, Continental Electrical Construction Company, dates to 1912 in Chicago. Subsidiaries include Continental Energy Solutions (energy savings and carbon reduction), Electrical Energy Experts (electrical testing and high-voltage maintenance), and Nanogrid Technologies (solar and battery financing). Its mission emphasizes quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

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