Walker Engineering, Inc.
Senior Virtual Designer (Electrical)
Walker Engineering, Inc., Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Senior Virtual Designer
We are hiring a Senior Virtual Designer to support our Commercial and Data Center Projects in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. This is an in‑office role. We hire top talent, we pay for top talent, and we offer an aggressive compensation package with relocation support when needed. If you want to work in a high‑performance environment where your experience is valued and rewarded, this is the right move. In this role, you will build and manage detailed 3D models and shop drawings for complex electrical systems using AutoCAD MEP, Revit, and NavisWorks. You need strong technical accuracy, clear communication, and the ability to support project teams in a fast‑paced construction environment.
Core Responsibilities
Modeling and coordination: Build detailed 3D models from superintendent layouts
Run clash detection and resolve issues using NavisWorks Manage
Support GC‑led BIM coordination through final model signoff
Work with engineering on design‑build model development
Produce electrical shop drawings and Bills of Material
Maintain and improve AutoCAD and Revit templates, details, and graphic standards
Extract information from BIM models using NavisWorks
Mentor and train Virtual Designers and Detailers
Support BIM Manager with budget tracking and workflow oversight
Coordinate with operations, GCs, and MEP trade partners to keep projects aligned
Qualifications Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED
Five or more years of electrical CAD drafting experience in commercial construction
CAD associate degree or equivalent experience
Electrical field experience and/or an Electrical Theory associate degree
Technical Skills
Proficiency with AutoCAD MEP and Revit
Ability to work with NavisWorks for review and information extraction
Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Ability to create and modify Revit families
Basic understanding of TFP or APL (Trimble Field Points, Autodesk Point Layout)
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud
Experience with Procore, PlanGrid, BIM 360, Dynamo, Revizto, Fieldwire, or Evolve (preferred)
Bluebeam experience is a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects at once
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
This job description covers the primary duties and expectations for the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Description Walker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 44 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $1B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high‑quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.
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Core Responsibilities
Modeling and coordination: Build detailed 3D models from superintendent layouts
Run clash detection and resolve issues using NavisWorks Manage
Support GC‑led BIM coordination through final model signoff
Work with engineering on design‑build model development
Produce electrical shop drawings and Bills of Material
Maintain and improve AutoCAD and Revit templates, details, and graphic standards
Extract information from BIM models using NavisWorks
Mentor and train Virtual Designers and Detailers
Support BIM Manager with budget tracking and workflow oversight
Coordinate with operations, GCs, and MEP trade partners to keep projects aligned
Qualifications Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED
Five or more years of electrical CAD drafting experience in commercial construction
CAD associate degree or equivalent experience
Electrical field experience and/or an Electrical Theory associate degree
Technical Skills
Proficiency with AutoCAD MEP and Revit
Ability to work with NavisWorks for review and information extraction
Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Ability to create and modify Revit families
Basic understanding of TFP or APL (Trimble Field Points, Autodesk Point Layout)
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud
Experience with Procore, PlanGrid, BIM 360, Dynamo, Revizto, Fieldwire, or Evolve (preferred)
Bluebeam experience is a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects at once
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
This job description covers the primary duties and expectations for the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Description Walker Engineering Inc. was formed in Dallas, Texas in 1981. Over the past 44 years, the company has grown from three employees to one of the largest electrical contractors and network technology providers in the states of Texas with offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. We have successfully built projects in many diverse market segments and the revenue for the company now exceeds $1B. The over 2,000 employees at Walker Engineering strive to deliver high‑quality work at a fair price. The principle of Trust Built on Performance is provided to each client regardless of the size of the project.
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