VDC Designer - Electrical

Role Summary

The VDC Electrical Designer supports the delivery of electrical construction projects by developing accurate, coordinated, and constructible 3D models using Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM/VDC technologies. Working from consultant drawings and design documents, they transform electrical designs into site-ready models and layouts that support installation, coordination, and project execution. A key focus of this role is the construction modeling of electrical rooms, electrical distribution systems, conduit, cable tray, and associated electrical infrastructure. Success in this role means delivering high-quality models that improve coordination, reduce clashes and rework, support field installation, and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

The VDC Electrical Designer plays an important role in bridging design and construction. Through detailed modeling, coordination, and constructability reviews, they help project teams identify issues before work begins onsite, improving productivity, reducing risk, and supporting safe, efficient project execution. Their work directly contributes to quality project delivery, customer satisfaction, and overall project profitability.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Develop coordinated and constructible electrical models that support efficient field installation and project execution.
• Create detailed Revit models of electrical rooms, equipment, conduit, cable tray, and electrical infrastructure that improve coordination and reduce construction risk.
• Support project success by collaborating with project teams, field staff, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality modeling solutions and resolve constructability challenges early.
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D electrical models using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Create construction-ready electrical layouts and models from consultant drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Model electrical rooms, electrical equipment, conduit systems, cable tray systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Review consultant drawings and identify coordination, constructability, and design issues.
• Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection activities with architectural, structural, mechanical, and other project stakeholders.
• Optimize routing and layouts to improve constructability, reduce material and labour costs, and support efficient installation.
• Produce drawings, layouts, and installation documentation for field and project teams.
• Ensure models and drawings meet established QA/QC standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, site teams, forepersons, senior designers, and VDC team members to support project strategies and delivery schedules.
• Maintain drawing revisions, model updates, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the advancement of VDC and BIM best practices within the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Must Haves:

• Electrical Engineering Technology diploma, Electrical Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and electrical design documents.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, including Xrefs, layering, plotting, and scaling.
• Experience using Revit in a construction, engineering, or building systems environment.
• Understanding of electrical systems, building construction, and construction coordination processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning.
  

Nice to Haves:

• Experience modeling electrical rooms and electrical systems in Revit.
• Experience with Navisworks, BIM coordination, and clash detection.
• Experience in commercial, institutional, healthcare, federal, or industrial construction environments.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or previous electrical trade experience.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and construction installation practices.
• Experience supporting field teams through construction modeling and coordination activities.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain Government of Canada security clearance (project specific requirement).

This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $70,000 - $90,000.

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including: 

• Performance based bonus opportunities.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.

Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.