VDC Designer

About the role

Provide drafting and design technical support with minimal supervision for the coordination, fabrication, and installation of EAS products, including HVAC mechanical/plumbing systems, off‑site mechanical modular assemblies, and controls. Communicate directly with Estimating/Preconstruction, Engineering, EAS manufacturing plants, Envirotrol, and the field organization at all job locations to facilitate a smooth flow of technical information. This is a beginning to mid‑level virtual design construction/building information modeling salaried position that can be located at various EAS facilities, including jobsites where EAS is contracted for work. Day‑to‑day focus, work assignments, overall technology, training, and long‑range planning are directed by the EAS Construction Design Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models and drawings for coordination, fabrication, and installation using proper drafting and modeling standards.
• Verify that all EAS documents are produced in accordance with the job specifications, contract documents, and submittal information.
• Carry out modeling, coordination, and drafting design activities authorized by the EAS Construction Design Department Manager and Design Project Lead.
• Check models and drawings for accuracy; help verify the accuracy of others as needed.
• Complete assigned work to meet project schedules; work hours are not limited to 40 hours per week when required by a project to meet milestone dates and scheduled deadlines. Any time worked beyond 40 hours during a work‑week shall be paid at the overtime rate of 1.5× the regular pay rate.
• Assist other team members in completing their assigned tasks.
• Travel to project sites may be required on occasion or as assigned.
• Support other projects as assigned by management.
• Model and coordinate systems per contract drawings (P&IDs and plan drawings) and specifications, including detail drawings and schedules.
• Detailing — create drawing sheets with needed dimensions, elevations, and details for installation, prefab, or fabrication (plan views with details for field installation, isometric layouts for pre‑fab, or spools for duct and pipe fabrication).
• Produce reports from models — provide bill of material reports (pipe and plumbing BOMs, angle hanger reports, clevis hanger reports, labor reports, etc.).
• Create equipment models per approved submittals.
• Produce MAJ files for the sheet metal shop.
• Update the design project lead regularly regarding progress, issues, and any outstanding items or information needed to complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Revit 2020+, using FabParts (.itm) content a plus.
• AutoCAD and Fabrication CADmep 2020 (or later).
• Navisworks 2020 (or later).
• Microsoft Word and Excel (Google Docs and Sheets).
• Good verbal and written (email and chat) communication skills.
• Good understanding of HVAC, mechanical piping, and plumbing processes.
• Good modeling, layout, and drawing/drafting skills.
• Interpersonal skills for coordinating projects involving multiple people and functions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team.
• Ability to take feedback and use it to improve tasks and processes moving forward.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand and walk as needed to observe the project under construction.
• Able to climb ladders or stairs as needed to observe the project under construction.
• Lift 50 lbs.