Electrical (BIM) Technician - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada - EastPoint

    EastPoint
    EastPoint Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    About EastPoint

    The world is changing. Climate change, social values, and technological progress all shape a new context impacting our communities and the built environment. As architects, engineers, and designers, it's in our nature to seek out new approaches and ways of thinking to meet emerging challenges and opportunities facing society. Despite the complexity in which we operate, the core of who we are and how we approach our work at EastPoint hasn't changed in our 20-year history: we focus on people, build relationships, and have open candid conversations to learn what matters to our clients and to explore questions our clients might not know to ask. By taking a collaborative, value-driven approach, we explore areas of resiliency, safety, reliability, affordability, and user experience one conversation at a time.

    We believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding projects, anywhere, with the right people. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We've put our fingerprint on multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings. We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond. Yet of all the things we've designed, we're most proud of our company culture. We have organically grown our company since its founding to more than 130 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals today.

    About This Opportunity

    Reporting to the BIM Manager, as an Electrical BIM Technician you will be an integral part of the BIM/Drawing production team, developing and implementing technical solutions in both the office and field. You will participate in preliminary and detailed design phases of buildings projects, through to tendering and construction.

    You will be part of a fun, energetic and collaborative organization that focuses on the quality of your work and not the hours you log. This is an opportunity to work on exciting and creative projects while mentoring a talented and dedicated team of professionals. In return for the skillset and expertise you bring you will be given a competitive compensation and benefits package.

    Primary Accountabilities

    We will count on your expertise to:

    • concept and detailed design drawings, as well as 3D models for infrastructure projects including but not limited to commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and institutional facilities.
    • drawings, 3D building models.
    • and apply company/client guidelines and drawing standards to all projects.
    • design team activities, direct internal and external project team including Revit/CAD technicians and sub-consultants.
    • project managers and design leads by providing insight into how the BIM team workflow and procedures are designed to work within a buildings project.

    Skills / Training Requirements:

    The successful candidate must possess the following essential skills and qualifications:

    • Minimum two years of experience in the position.
    • Proficient in the use of Revit and AutoCAD software.
    • Knowledge of building construction and electrical systems for buildings.
    • Strong focus on drawing production and the importance of presentation and consistency.
    • Understanding of the importance of company/client standards and procedures.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while still maintaining a focus on procedures and quality of work.
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft software (Outlook, Word and Excel).
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated self-starter.

    Note all successful applicants must meet requirements to obtain a minimum of Reliability Status clearance through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) within six months of start date.

    Benefits:

    • Comprehensive Health and Dental Coverage
    • Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with employer contributions
    • Health and Wellness Spending Account
    • Access to Employee Family Assistance Program
    • Reimbursement of Professional Membership dues