What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Designer position at Actalent?
Job Description
The VDC Designer will be responsible for linking Revit files, creating and modifying schedules for drawings, and setting up view filters and templates. The role involves accurately modeling electrical equipment and light fixtures per project specifications, ensuring proper parameters for conduit racks, and resolving any clashes in the model. The designer will review and mark up drawings, ensuring corrections are made, and manage APL point placement and coding.
Responsibilities
- Link Revit files efficiently.
- Create and modify schedules for drawings.
- Setup view filters and templates.
- Layout conduit racks with proper parameters, conduit spacing, conduit sizing, j-box size, and location.
- Model and clash electrical equipment and light fixtures accurately per project specifications.
- Export NWC files and rerun tests for accuracy.
- Review and markup drawings done by others and ensure corrections are made.
- Place and code APL points and export the point file from the project.
- Proficiency in Revit MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and BIM 360.
- Electrical and/or specialty systems field experience.
- 5-7 years of field and/or technical experience in 2D and 3D modeling or 3-4 years of software experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or BIM Technology.
- Familiarity with NEC and BICSI codes.
- Knowledge of Google Suite, Smartsheet, and Excel.
The work environment includes working with technologies such as Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360. The role may involve collaboration across teams and requires attention to detail in maintaining project specifications and standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $52,000 - $95,000
