BIM Engineer jobs in New Jersey

ABOUT US: Forest Electric NJ is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group. We are proud of our position as one of New Jersey's leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installation and maintenance.

JOB TITLE: Revit / BIM Detailer Engineer (Electrical)

LOCATION: Edison, New Jersey

Forest Electric NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer for our Edison, NJ office to be a part of a team of coordinators and engineers that is proficient with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Competent with Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks to coordinate in a 3D environment with other building construction trades.
• Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents and specifications for field electricians to build from.
• Create spreadsheets from one line drawings for feeder, conduit and wire lengths.
• Calculate voltage drop, circuit ampacity and pull box sizing.
• Produce detailed shop drawings for electrical equipment, pads, conduit and bus duct layouts.
• Verify drawings and installations are compliant with NEC codes.
• Perform basic design calculations (i.e. duct sizing, etc.) under Engineer direction and review.
• Modify existing drawings to conform with engineering design or construction changes.
• Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity, and qualify of design.
• Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Travel to various project sites is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Formal education in electrical engineering.
• Five years experience in a high volume electrical contractor design and drafting environment.
• Competent with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Applications.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.
• Practical work experience in the building electrical field for an electrical contractor a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems to include lighting, power, fire alarm, etc.

The Company requires all new hires to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.