What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Engineer position at T1 Energy Inc.?
T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy.
The Role
This role sits at the intersection if design, construction, and reality. You'll own the 3D modeling and layout of equipment, utilities, and tool hook-ups across the facility, making sure what gets designed can actually be built, installed and operated without surprises.
You're not just building models, you're evolving designs into something that works in the real world. If you've ever caught a clash before it became a problem, this is your kind of role.
What You'll Do
We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.
T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.
The Role
This role sits at the intersection if design, construction, and reality. You'll own the 3D modeling and layout of equipment, utilities, and tool hook-ups across the facility, making sure what gets designed can actually be built, installed and operated without surprises.
You're not just building models, you're evolving designs into something that works in the real world. If you've ever caught a clash before it became a problem, this is your kind of role.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain 3D models for tool hook-up and plant systems using SolidWorks, Plant 3D, Revit, or similar.
- Use LiDAR/3D laser scanning to capture as-built conditions and generate accurate models from point cloud data.
- Coordinate with tool vendors, EPC partners, construction, and operations teams to align layouts and integrations.
- Run clash detection and optimize layouts for constructibility and install efficiency.
- Review and validate models and drawings for real-world accuracy, not just theoretical correctness.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks early and fix them before they become field issues.
- Support construction and commissioning teams by troubleshooting model-related challenges on the floor.
- You think in 3D and care about how things actually get built.
- Detail-oriented but fast; you don't get stuck polishing models while the field moves on.
- Proactive and you catch problems before they become expensive.
- Comfortable working across vendors, engineers, and construction teams.
- You take ownership and don't wait to be told what's broken.
- Strong hands-on experience in 3D modeling within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Plant 3D, Revit, or similar tools.
- Experience working with point cloud data and 3D laser scanning (LiDAR).
- Background in equipment layout, tool hook-up, or plant integration preferred.
- Experience working with EPC firms, tool vendors, or large-scale capital projects is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred not required.
We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.
T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.