Senior BIM Specialist This position is located in our ArchKey Solutions/Parsons Electric office in Fridley, MN

About the company

ArchKey Solutions is a Top 10 National Electrical Contracting company. Our teams work on large, sophisticated projects across the United States. When you work with ArchKey or any of our regional divisions, you join an expansive network of resources, experts, and innovators. More than a bright future, ArchKey Solutions offers positions with a stellar today. We are a lifestyle employer, providing flexibility, great pay, and strong benefits allowing you to live your best life at and away from work.

About the position

Develop fully constructible 3D models and prepare detailed construction documents as necessary to support field electricians with challenging electrical installations. Project work ranges from large-scale BIM coordination and design projects to engineered permit documents for design/build efforts. The ideal candidate will have significant modeling experience with working knowledge of all applicable electrical and building codes.

Day in the life

• Ability to operate independently at a high level with regard to modeling, clashing, and annotating sheets for the purpose of reducing labor hours in the field.
• Ensures model content and associated shop drawings are done to Archkey standards.
• Capable of independently developing 3D models and detailed electrical construction installation documents with Revit.
• Coordinates closely with field personnel to develop agreed-upon means and methods to implement in the design.
• Represents Archkey Design at multi-discipline coordination meetings.
• Gathers and requests specific information from other design disciplines necessary to move forward and complete the electrical design on schedule.
• Prepares calculations, specifications, cable pull schedules, reports, etc.
• Consults with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements.
• Works with project managers as needed to develop engineered construction installation drawings from contract documents developed by outside firms.
• Provides technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers.
• Develop conceptual designs, sketches, or Value Engineering ideas to assist project managers or estimators in the preparation of an estimate.
• Coordinates with the prefabrication department to produce manufacturable electrical assemblies.
• Able to estimate BIM efforts and assist with proposal development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Field or extensive electrical design experience with 8 years in power distribution, lighting, and low voltage systems for a variety of industries.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical installations and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other Building Codes as they relate to design.
• Healthcare, heavy industrial, high-rise commercial, and/or data center design experience is a plus.
• Experience working with prefab teams and spooling software (Evolve, Sysque, Stratus, etc.) is a plus.

Travel

• Occasional travel and/or working from project sites is required

ArchKey Solutions is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Vets/Disabilities.

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