VDC Designer

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Please note U.S. citizenship is required.

Use technology to generate designs for complex projects; these technologies may include Revit (primarily), AutoCAD, Navisworks, 3D imaging, etc. Draft and coordinate all aspects of project specifications and demands. Clean up project files and create templates per standards. Draw file maintenance and prepare files or backgrounds for the designer/drafters.

• Use software to create detailed 3D designs.
• Create shop drawings, batches and packets to be spooled for fabrication.
• Complete tasks that facilitate learning the basics of Electrical, HVAC, plumbing and piping and the associated software.
• Draw file maintenance and prepare files or backgrounds for the designer/drafters to begin projects.
• Complete red line drawings, plotting drawings, and drafting tasks as needed to assist others.
• Annotate drawings, place elevations, dimensions, and plotting to PDF format.
• Place 3D hangers.
• Coordinate with other trades as well as other members of the staff.
• Take charge of meetings and lead coordination efforts.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the design of products.
• Take input from Product Engineers to modify, create, or clarify design details to improve the ease of manufacturability.
• Coordinate the creation of fixtures, templates, and other manufacturing tools to help limit production labor and facilitate a more consistent product.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Firm understanding of Revit (predominantly), AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3-D drawing environments (secondary).
• VDC/BIM experience directly related to the electrical field is preferred.
• Must have increased latitude when it comes to project recommendations and resolving problems and are expected to be aware of the problems in order to write RFI's and correct problems as needed.
• Able to make decisions based on designs.
• Ability to collaborate with others to solve problems.
• Strong communication skills.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment (not a telecommuting position), currently located in the Aurora, Colorado, including a reliable means of transport to and from work. Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Denver Metro Area, during work hours.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

• Safety
  :
  Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day:
  Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards
  :
  Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry:
  Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits
  : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being:
  Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy
  : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development
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  Through RK University, we provide hands‑on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.