Vdc Designer, Electrical Construction Jobs in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
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Senior VDC Designer, Electrical Construction
About the role
Are you a VDC professional driven by cutting edge technology and a passion to influence innovative design solutions? Are you process driven and detail oriented? Does being a part of an organization that designs, builds and works on complex projects excite you? Take the leap and make your mark at Plan Group!
As a Senior VDC Designer, Electrical Construction, You Will
Develop detailed electrical installation drawings in Revit from design documents, specifications, and sketches to achieve optimal construction outcomes. Develop installation drawings for a wide range of electrical building systems such as power distribution, branch power and lighting, fire alarm, security, communications and other specialty systems. Interact and collaborate with the project team to develop drawings efficiently and accurately while maintaining any time and schedule constraints. Develop drawings showing the necessary details and assemblies of a wide variety of electrical equipment with details such as dimensions, fastening methods, slab coordinates and other required information. Model and coordinate electrical infrastructure e.g. cable trays, sleeving, electrical equipment, etc. resolving all model clashes with other trades. Navigate through and interpret structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings for various occupancy types and spaces. Perform technical calculations including but not limited to voltage drop, conduit fill. Review design drawings and provide feedback to ensure requirements are met. Understand and comply with the project schedule to submit deliverables and implement changes and revisions as required. Attend BIM/VDC coordination meetings with internal teams and external trade partners, driving the resolution of multi-trade clashes and ensuring aligned project delivery. Mentor and guide junior VDC team members, reviewing their work for quality and providing technical guidance on VDC best practices. Interface with project leadership (Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Engineers) to integrate VDC deliverables into overall project planning and decision-making. Collaborate closely with mechanical, ICAT, and other trade VDC teams to achieve fully coordinated, clash-free designs and to drive consensus on design solutions across disciplines.
Our Ideal Candidate Has
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is preferable. Knowledge of electrical systems from both the design and installation perspectives including: power distribution, branch power and lighting, fire safety, security and communications systems. Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma platform. An understanding of the uses of drawing levels, reference files, various CAD tools, scaling, dimensioning and cross-sectional interpolations Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Ability to manage multiple initiatives within a plan and strong attention to detail. Excellent organization and time management skills. 3+ years of experience in electrical Virtual Design & Construction / BIM coordination, with proven experience on complex construction projects (from design through construction phases). Experience with BIM-related programming or automation (e.g., Dynamo, Python) is a strong asset.
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About Plan Group
Plan Group is a dynamic construction company that believes working together makes anything possible.
Since 1955 we've worked with our clients to help design, build, integrate and maintain some of the most innovative and noteworthy spaces in Canada. We started as a boutique electrical firm and today we're growing into a global player in the electrical, mechanical and ICAT industries. What's more, we're expanding into service and facilities management with the help of our friends at Bouygues Energies & Services Canada.
By working together—mechanical, electrical, technology and facilities management—we are able to deliver results we all can be proud of.
Plan Group est une entreprise de construction dynamique qui croit que travailler ensemble rend tout possible.
Depuis 1955, nous travaillons avec nos clients pour aider à concevoir, construire, intégrer et entretenir certains des espaces les plus novateurs et remarquables au Canada. Nous avons commencé en tant qu'entreprise électrique boutique et aujourd'hui, nous sommes en train de devenir un acteur mondial dans les secteurs électrique, mécanique et ICAT. De plus, nous nous développons dans la gestion des services et des installations avec l'aide de nos amis de Bouygues Energies & Services Canada.
En travaillant ensemble - mécanique, électricité, technologie et gestion des installations - nous sommes en mesure de produire des résultats dont nous pouvons tous être fiers.
ECRA / ESA 7004188
ECRA/ESA 7004188