Building Design Engineer

Tommy's • Holland, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Tommy's is looking for a skilled VDC Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll bring our AE prototype car wash designs to life by developing shop drawings, assembly models, and material schedules while partnering with our Project Development Team to refine building systems through every model release. If you have a knack for commercial metal building systems, and a drive to solve problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent formal training/certifications and experience
• 2+ years’ experience using Autodesk Revit or similar on related AE projects.
• Experience with commercial metal building systems.
• Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office 365; experience within database and project management systems a plus: i.e.: NetSuite, Jira or similar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Views customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude
• Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BIM & “prefabrication for construction” a plus.
• Experience with greenhouse, glasshouse, natatoriums, outdoor shelters, SIPs, fenestration/glazing, & aluminum prefabricated structures a plus.
• Experience with Autodesk AI design connectors/workflows a plus.
• Experience with commercial MEP systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D building models, shop drawings & detail packages for building design clarification using Autodesk Revit, Inventor and/or other software.
• Assist in prototype building design maintenance process, model year release process.
• Attend weekly prototype design meetings to coordinate with AE consultants.
• Create building design update bulletins explaining AE rolling changes in between model year releases.
• Provide technical support on building design to Project Development Team: Pre-Construction PM’s, Project Managers, Project Coordinators
• Prepare material schedules and detailed bills of materials for internal procurement and manufacturing direction
• Study building product specifications, determine optimal products for application and properly apply to building designs
• Vet building material products & suppliers for optimal cost and function
• Assist in building design workflow improvements
• Communicate verbally and in writing with internal departments
• Work within a team environment of management, sales, and manufacturing
• Provide fair, friendly, and consistent customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice

Benefits

• Base pay and eligibility for annual profit-sharing bonus
• Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
• 401k match and complimentary financial planning services
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
• Valuable learning and development program
• Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
• Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
• Growing nationwide brand / presence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree