VDC Designer

Job Description

VDC DESIGNER

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. Must be able to communicate directly with Estimating/Preconstruction, Engineering, EAS manufacturing plants, Envirotrol, and the fi eld organization at all job locations, to facilitate a smooth fl ow of technical information. This position is a beginning to mid-level virtual design construction/building information modeling level salaried position that can be located at various EAS facilities, including jobsites where EAS is contracted for work. Day to day focus and work assignments, in addition to overall technology, training, and long range planning pertaining to this position, will be directed by the EAS Construction Design Department Manager.

Key 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 specifi cations, 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 in order to meet project schedules; work hours shall not be 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 x 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&ID’s and plan drawings) and specifi cations including detail drawings and schedules.
• Detailing - creating drawing sheets with needed dimensions, elevations, and details for installation, prefab, or fabrication. Drawing sheets may be plan views with details for fi eld installation, isometric layouts for pre-fab, or spools for duct and pipe fabrication.
• Producing 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 fi les for the sheet metal shop
• Update design project lead regularly in regards to progress, issues, and any outstanding items/information you need to complete assigned tasks.
  
  

Preferred 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.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a project team.
• Be able 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 50lbs