Revit Designer

The Designer I supports the Consultant, develops design solutions, produces drawings, layouts, and provides a secondary point of contact and source of information for the client.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Layout all types of vertical transportation equipment, including passenger and freight hydraulic and standard traction elevators. Also, layouts for escalators and moving walks will be completed. Do this with on-going supervision from design manager and peers
• Common computer skills including MS Office Suite, Outlook email, spreadsheets, word processing, internet, ftp sites (ex: familiarity Newforma and Buzzsaw), peripherals, etc.
• Responsible for assigned projects, including meeting deadlines, estimating time for tasks juggling multiple projects, and accuracy.
• Coordinate project design and drawing delivery with companies Project Managers. Make changes to meet altered needs.
• Coordinate layout drawings with Consultant and clients / architects. Coordinate project schedule with Consultant and Design Manager.
• Collect/organize project specific vertical transportation equipment data, dimensions, electrical requirements, hp, BTUH, structural reactions, and related technical data.
• Interpret specifications when provided and apply as required by job task.
• Research elevator codes and building codes and apply as required by job task.
• Download and review Architectural drawings. Update Consultant on design changes/issues from arch dwgs compared to VT dwgs.
• Document Consultant and Architect from phone conversations, emails, drawings/mark-ups, faxes, etc.
• Resolve and communicate gaps in Work Request forms with Consultant.
• Ability to effectively communicate with BIM/CAD project coordinators.
• Able to independently design and draw the following applications without significant mistake:
a) Standard passenger, service, and freight hydros (inground, 1 or 2-stage holeless, roped).
b) Standard passenger and service overhead traction (geared and gearless).
c) Single and multi-vendor Machine Room-less.
d) Standard Escalators. Through research and support from vendors, able to design and draw without significant mistake
e) High-rise / Transit Escalators.
f) Misc. low-volume applications (dumbwaiters, LU/LAs, moving walks, scissor lifts, VRCs, etc).

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Fluency in AutoCAD is required. Some education/experience in Revit is required.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Architectural drafting or similar field required. BA/BS degree preferred.
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop AutoCAD drafting methods for efficiency
• Able to take ownership of at least one maintenance task (ie. CAD Management, Paper/plotter supplies, Electronic file administration, drawing templates, Design Manual updates, etc.)
• Equipment field measurement
• Minimal attendance at design meetings with architect and PM as needed. Education or Formal Training:

Experience:
• Must have minimum of 1 year experience using AutoCAD and Revit or educational equivalent. Elevator design/drafting experience is highest preference. Experience with architectural drafting and coordination with architects is necessary.
• Mechanical engineering design experience also preferred. Electrical engineering design experience is helpful, but only in addition to architectural and/or mechanical.
• Customer service experience is preferred