VDC Modeler
Royal Electric
VDC Modeler
Royal Electric
Builds electrical and underground infrastructure
Royal Electric · Sacramento, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-07
Salary: USD 52,000–63,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Virtual Construction
Why Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry.
We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!
We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being.
OVERVIEW: The VDC Modeler is the first position in the Modeler series that makes up the Virtual Construction Department at Royal. This role is designed to operate within a training and learning environment, gaining foundational experience in virtual construction practices. The VDC team is a key partner to project management and field leadership throughout the construction process. Using various modeling technologies and processes the VC team improves the project quality, cost, and schedule by coordinating with trade partners, reducing field conflicts, and ensuring accuracy for efficient installation in the field.
Responsibilities
Model & Sheet Production
· Assist Sr Modeler & Coordinators in modeling and drawing production to Royal standards.
· Thoroughly understand the task to be performed and maintains communication with VDC Coordinator & Supervisor.
· Actively looks for new means & methods to current workflow to optimize team output, meet deadlines and maintain budgets.
· Follows industry and Royal drafting standards to create neat, comprehensive and easy to read drawings.
Technical Skills
· Demonstrates an aptitude to the technical skills required to perform the work in the following software: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Evolve Electrical, Bluebeam.
· Demonstrates strong desire to learn new techniques and software.
· Independently and proactively learns and troubleshoots software with all tools provided.
· Demonstrates a natural fluency with computers and software. Able to learn new programs quickly.
Trade Knowledge
· Demonstrates an aptitude to reading and learning plans, specs, submittals, and codes required to perform the work.
· Familiar with trade and construction knowledge required to perform the work; is preferred.
· Demonstrates a strong desire to learn about trade and construction materials and methods.
· Seeks out guidance from VDC or Field teams for their trade knowledge or field experience.
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Organization & Communication Skills
· Brings difficult issues forward to other team members for guidance. Clarifies needs to others.
· Follows directions, keeps good notes, sets daily and weekly goals for self.
· Keeps digital workspace neat and organized (ie:.Organizes model browser, deletes unnecessary views and sheets).
· Follows department file management policies so that files and digital assets are readily accessible by all department members.
Salary: $25.00-$30.00/hour
Education & Experience
· 0-2 years of experience in BIM environment
· At least 0-2 years of working knowledge of the latest versions of Autodesk Revit.
· At least 0-2 years of experience working with ACC Forma, Navisworks, Trimble, Bluebeam preferred.
Required Skills & Abilities
· Ability to troubleshoot minor software issues independently.
· Possess a strong attention to detail and organization
· Effectively communicate with team members and key project stake holders
· Ability to read and understand plans, specs, submittals, and codes to perform work
Safety & Physical Requirements
· Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
· Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
· Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
· Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Wellness Resources
Learning & Development
Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!
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Builds electrical and underground infrastructure
Royal Electric designs and builds electrical systems and underground utilities for property owners, general contractors and public agencies across the Central and Western United States. Its work spans airfields and transportation infrastructure as well as commercial buildings and facilities that depend on reliable power. The company takes projects from early design and construction planning through installation, using prefabricated assemblies and digital building models to coordinate work before crews reach the site. It earns revenue through construction contracts for electrical and underground project scopes. Royal Electric was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
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