VDC Designer

Overview

Baer Manufacturing is division of Hunt Electric Corporation that provides prefabrication services for our existing construction projects. As a division of Hunt Electric – Baer Manufacturing’s prefabrication production sets the standard producing industry-leading work. This provides a safer environment for assembly of electrical components, aims at saving time in the construction schedule, and yields a higher quality installation at a reduced cost to the project.

Discover opportunities for growth and success with Baer Manufacturing. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent, join our team today. We want our employees to have a future with a healthy work/life balance helping you reach the potential to be your best self. Hunt Electric is 100% employee owned and connected by our core values providing the perfect blend of big-company stability, resources, and opportunities, with the tight-knit team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Designer 2 to create designs for both our Manufacturing and Construction teams. This role will be based at Baer Manufacturing in Hudson, WI where the Designer 2 will contribute to electrical construction and manufacturing projects supporting the creation of precise, buildable electrical models and optimizing those designs for prefabrication and field efficiency.

We’re seeking a candidate that is skilled in both digital modeling and hands-on manufacturing workflows providing design and execution detail to the shop. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, field electricians, and manufacturing staff to ensure models are buildable, efficient, and field-ready—improving construction and manufacturing timelines and quality along the way.

*** Based in Hudson, WI with a hybrid work schedule or fully remote***

• Design and Modeling:
  • Develop and manage detailed 3D models for electrical systems using Revit and/or Inventor.
  • Design custom prefabrication components, assemblies, and installation kits.
  • Ensure models align with project specifications, codes (NEC), and constructability standards.
  • Optimize designs for off-site fabrication and on-site installation efficiency.
  • Interpret blueprint sets of drawings to integrate electrical systems accurately.
• Prefabrication & Manufacturing Integration
  • Translate VDC models into fabricated drawings.
  • Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), cut lists, and assembly documentation.
  • Support the manufacturing floor with design intent, troubleshooting, and revisions as needed.
  • Ensure manufacturability of designs, including consideration for welding, material selection, and physical constraints.
• Project Coordination
  • Work closely with project managers, field electricians, manufacturing leads, and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and perform clash detection and resolution with other disciplines.
  • Manage model exchanges and maintain up-to-date design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Innovation & Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for improving workflows across BIM and prefabrication processes.
  • Assist in the development and refinement of internal design and fabrication standards.
  • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and innovations in BIM, modular construction, and VDC practices.

$75,000 - $100,000 + discretionary bonus + employee ownership + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree (or equivalent coursework) in electrical construction, design, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in electrical design or manufacturing/prefabrication.
• Direct experience using Revit for electrical modeling; familiarity with Revit or Inventor
• Hands-on exposure to shop or field environments is…