BIM Modeler - Military Veterans
at Southwire
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Remote
Southwire Job Description
Job Summary/Objective:
The main responsibilities of the BIM Specialist include creating and maintaining 3D models using BIM software, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and other members of the construction planning & services solution team, ensuring the models are accurate and meet project requirements, and using the models to identify and resolve conflicts or issues during the design phase. This individual will produce jobsite electrical installation drawings based on innovative and efficient practices. He or she will be responsible for applying BIM/VDC knowledge, concepts, and experience to size, evaluate, select, and specify raceway and wire routing for electrical power, lighting, and auxiliary systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards. You will utilize existing custom Southwire technology tools as well as industry BIM/VDC tools and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Proficiency with AutoDesk collaboration tools including BIM 360 and Construction Cloud
• Knowledge and experience in BIM tools specifically Revit, AutoCAD, NAVIS Works, Blue Beam
• Elementary reading, understanding, and analyzing MEP construction drawings.
• Provide wire routing layout as well as wire BOM’s to provide efficient building wire installation.
• Competency with MS Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Analytical and problem-solving skills both individually and in a collaborative team environment
• Must be able to adjust to changing schedules and deadlines as needed to meet contractor job requirements.
• Prepare and revises documentation in various phases of design and construction, including plans, diagrams, and details.
• Practical experience in electrical construction industry preferred.
• Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems.
• Provides guidance and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents and contractor preferences.
Education, Experience, and Skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent required and 2-3 years experience in Electrical Modeling or Design preferred
• Working knowledge or certification in AutoDesk or BIM Technology preferred
• Practical job site experience in the electrical construction industry
• Competency with MS Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Analytical and problem-solving skills both individually and in a collaborative team environment
• Must be able to adjust to changing schedules and deadlines as needed to meet contractor job requirements.
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwire Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, refer to the EEO is the Law poster. Please refer to the EEO is the Law Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Notification. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Candidate Privacy Policy. If a disability prevents you from applying for a job through our website, request assistance here. No other requests will be acknowledged.
United States / Remote
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.