VDC Designer (Sheet Metal)

Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Duct VDC Designer to join our Calgary, Edmonton (Leduc), or Vancouver Design team. This role focuses on modeling, coordinating, and developing ductwork and mechanical systems into fully fabricable, installable virtual models using Revit. You will work closely with engineering, construction, and VDC leadership to ensure systems are efficient, coordinated, code-compliant, and cost-effective.

Why This Role Matters
Virtual Design & Construction plays a critical role in the successful delivery of our mechanical projects. As a Senior Duct VDC Designer, your work directly supports constructability, prefabrication, cost control, and installation efficiency—helping Modern Niagara deliver high-quality mechanical systems that meet both project and client expectations.

Key Impact / Purpose
The VDC Designer is responsible for advancing consultant designs into coordinated, optimized, and install-ready models. By improving routing, resolving clashes early, and supporting prefabrication strategies, this role contributes to safer installations, reduced rework, and overall project success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D mechanical models in Revit, with a primary focus on ductwork / sheet metal systems


• Further develop engineering consultant designs into fabricable, installable, and coordinated virtual models


• Model and assist with at least two of the following disciplines:

- Ductwork systems
- Mechanical rooms and spool drawings for prefabrication
- Mechanical and domestic distribution systems

• Optimize routing to reduce material and labor costs, improve constructability, and support installation sequencing


• Ensure systems meet code requirements, project specifications, and QA/QC standards


• Create and review final drawings for site installation, ensuring accuracy of dimensions, materials, and coordination


• Collaborate closely with the VDC Project Lead and Project Superintendent to align with project strategies


• Use BIM coordination and clash detection tools to resolve conflicts prior to construction


• Assess project requirements and collaborate with engineers and project managers on design feasibility


• Support project delivery schedules and contribute to profitability through effective use of VDC technologies


• Continuously optimize mechanical room layouts for efficient use of space and equipment operation


• Communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years of Revit experience, preferably in duct / sheet metal design


• Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical or Construction Technology, or Red Seal Sheet Metal certification


• Experience in the mechanical contracting trade (HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, etc.)


• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, shop drawings, and relevant codes and standards


• Proficiency with Revit and familiarity with BIM coordination workflows


• Excellent attention to detail, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills


• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice-to-Haves:

• Knowledge of CAD-to-CAM processes


• Experience with Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revizto, or similar BIM software


• Background working in an engineering, manufacturing, or construction design environment

This is a replacement position. Expected annual compensation; $85,000 - $100,000.

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.