BIM Designer III

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Job Summary: The BIM Designer III will be responsible for revising existing design files, creating new design files based on comments from senior designers and engineers, and mentoring/reviewing work of designers with less experience. This role will also lead design projects and teams. Duties will focus not only on using Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud but also Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. The BIM Designer III will also mentor junior designers, conduct clash detection studies, and collaborate with engineers, vendors, and contractors.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (minimum 4 years working with BIM models)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience working with BIM models
• Advanced proficiency in developing CAD/REVIT/BIM templates and executing clash detection with independent conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and coordinate BIM models, including data scheduling
• Strong communication skills, with ability to report progress and issues effectively to management and communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience documenting observations in manufacturing or facility environments to support design and construction coordination
• Proficiency with the transmittal process and contribution to department or corporate standards development
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to prioritize activities and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Revit or AutoCAD
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Certification from recognized institutions (e.g., AGC BIM Certificate, Autodesk BIM Certificate)
• Navisworks Certification
• Bluebeam Certification
• Advanced knowledge with BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks Manage, Bluebeam; Certification preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Digital Twin technologies
• Experience in manufacturing and/or facilities management

Responsibilities

• Create design files of equipment and identify clashes between manufacturing equipment, process connections, and facility infrastructure
• Prepare designs, layouts, drawings, and bills of material for major maintenance, facility improvements, and other projects
• Federate and manage BIM structural, architectural, and MEP/FP models and CAD drawing files
• Produce 3D models using the latest design specifications for graphic walk-throughs with Navisworks
• Assist in designing equipment models for federated BIM models, including process, HVAC, and electrical connections
• Export DWG, NWC, and other formats for collaboration
• Develop conceptual designs for manufacturing/facility equipment and system expansions/upgrades
• Review models, drawings, and details for accuracy and consistency
• Schedule data for BIM models
• Develop CAD/REVIT/BIM Templates
• Navigate models for coordination
• Conduct thorough clash detection studies and communicate with stakeholders effectively and quickly
• Execute clash detection and resolve conflicts independently
• Provide input for BIM and CAD department standards
• Contribute to the creation and development of department/corporate standards
• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow designers, encourage best practices, and promote professional growth
• Present model constructability issues and solutions to project stakeholders
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to collaborate, influence, or elevate issues, ensuring tasks move forward with accountability
• Present project status updates in meetings to stakeholders
• Develop solid working relationships with engineers, vendors, and contractors
• Communicate BIM Execution Plan and BIM Standards to internal and external partners
• Report progress to the BIM & CAD Manager
• Report issues to the BIM & CAD Manager for resolution or escalation
• Document observations in a manufacturing facility to support design/construction coordination
• Manage the transmittal process
• Uphold 6S initiatives and ensure area cleanliness is maintained to safety and operational standards
• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees