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DLB Associates Electrical Revit Trade Lead in United States
This is a remote position.
Ready to shape the future of consulting and design engineering?
DLB Associates, with a legacy of over four decades, is searching for a talented Electrical Revit Trade Lead to join our Mission Critical Team.
Position Title: Electrical Revit Trade Lead
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
SALARY
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Electrical Revit Trade Lead is a person passionate about the BIM process and supports the Electrical Engineers across various groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in MEP projects including system modeling. The scope of work will involve both small and large-scale mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection projects. This person will be responsible for updating models, modeling and annotating Electrical and general graphics and data management for their designated models.
The Electrical Revit Trade Lead will work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team.
The Electrical Revit Trade Lead will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently or under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope.
The Electrical Revit Trade Lead will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Production of Revit Documents (20%)
Utilize Revit software to assist on project work \u2013 modeling and detailing to prepare drawings and visual aids
Collect data and other information for construction documents
Prepare project design and construction documents
Complete Construction Documents for Electrical, from beginning to end in Revit
Guide and Direct Production of Electrical Engineering Documents (20%)
Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks under a senior engineer's supervision
Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for electrical systems
Utilize Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
Use DLB preferred automation and addins to generate Single Line Diagrams and Photometrics in Revit
Review and write sequence of operations
Revit Graphics Management (20%)
Diagnose and fix Revit visibility issues for the project team
Manage project and family graphics
Create new Tag Families and know how to work with labels within Tags and Titleblocks
Diagnose trouble categories within linked models and how to change their appearance
Research, understand and incorporate graphic standards from clients when required for a given project
Generate compelling views beyond plan views, such as Sections and 3d
Understand the differences between Electrical Equipment Part Types and its effect on Panel Schedules
Trade Health Management (20%)
Setup required views in Revit when needed
Create schedules and design views to aid in Electrical Design in Revit
Provide quality control tools for completeness and adherence to company standards of production
Monitor work products produced by staff to ensure Revit standards are maintained within project models
Maintain and update Electrical Revit families in response to project need
Resolve Electrical BIM design issues using a combination of Navisworks and Revit and other platforms such as ACC
Revit Data Management (20%)
Create schedules, Panel Schedules, Note Blocks and Keynote Legends
Add new parameters to the project or families and know the difference between Built-In, Shared, Family and Project Parameters
Understand the difference between Instance and Type Parameters and when to use each
Add connectors to families and map parameters to push data to the project
Create special views and schedules within Revit, which issue alerts based on parameter values
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
Knowledge of producing industry standard work products (e.g., construction drawings)
Skilled at using Revit and BIM 360
Skilled at using Navisworks
Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
Skilled at active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to pay close attention at project meetings, receptive to advice from more experienced team members, desire to grow as Revit user and model manager
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
Ability to manage production of multiple drawings / projects at the same time
Ability to work with engineers and design team to incorporate MEP design concepts into Revit and the ability to understand all parts of engineering construction documents
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
Ability to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role efforts
Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Up to 5%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of experience producing electrical construction documents using Revit.
We are committed to diversifying our workforce.
DLB Associates participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security.
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation \u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
