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Emerald Engineering, Inc.
VDC Designer
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An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$77,605 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
VDC Designer Emerald Engineering, Inc. Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $95,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications CAD software Construction specifications Teamwork NavisWorks Interpersonal skills Virtual design and construction (VDC) Revit Construction plans Construction drawing review Attention to detail Construction industry experience Cross-functional collaboration Building information modeling (BIM) tools Full Job Description Come grow with us! Emerald Engineering is seeking an experienced and highly motivated VDC Designer to develop and coordinate electrical Building Information Models (BIM) that support successful commercial construction projects from preconstruction through installation. In this role, you'll report to the VDC Manager and collaborate closely with Emerald Engineering's multidisciplinary design teams while partnering with our sister company's (Copperline Electric) field leadership and project teams to create accurate, constructible Revit models that improve coordination, reduce rework, and drive successful project execution. Your work will directly influence project quality, constructability, and field success by helping identify challenges before they reach the jobsite. This position is based full-time at Emerald's corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida (33619). While occasional travel to active construction jobsites is required to support project coordination and field operations, this is not a hybrid or remote position. What You'll Do Develop, populate, and maintain detailed electrical Revit models throughout the project lifecycle. Model electrical rooms, equipment layouts, conduit systems, cable pathways, and related electrical infrastructure. Produce accurate conduit routing and installation layouts. Revise models based on field feedback, redlines, design changes, and project updates. Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection meetings. Identify, document, and track coordination issues. Collaborate with project teams and other trades to resolve clashes and improve constructability. Create Revit models using Autodesk Forma when applicable. Export layout data for Leica field equipment. Support field operations by providing accurate, constructible models and coordinated layouts. Maintain project documentation and model accuracy throughout each phase of construction. Required Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience performing VDC/BIM design work using Autodesk Revit. Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Revit Experience with Autodesk Navisworks Working knowledge of commercial construction workflows Basic understanding of construction methods across multiple trades Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines Preferred Qualifications Electrical VDC and/or electrical design experience Formal education or technical training in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, BIM, VDC, or a related field Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD Experience exporting layout data for Leica field equipment Who You Are Our ideal candidate combines strong technical ability with equally strong interpersonal skills. You're someone who enjoys collaborating with others just as much as producing accurate, constructible models.