Virtual Design Construction Drafter

Interstates•Omaha, NE

13d•$25 - $32

About The Position

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here. The Virtual Design and Construction Drafter (VDC Tech) is responsible for creating models and/or drawing sets using the standards that Interstates has established. A Virtual Design and Construction Drafter collaborates with others to learn best practices and incorporates design decisions into deliverables.

Requirements

A high school diploma or an applicable associate degree (A.A., A.S.) from a two-year community college or technical college is required.
Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 15%.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in a virtual design, construction, or related technical field are preferred.
Ideal candidates will have foundational experience with virtual modeling software, construction documentation, or technical design applications that support virtual design and construction processes.
A combination of relevant education and hands-on experience will also be considered in place of formal education requirements.

Responsibilities

Create deliverable sets based on direction from others by navigating systems and operating tools efficiently.
Learn tool functionality by researching and leveraging mentorship and other available resources.
Continuously improve methods and efficiency by collaborating with others
Modify models, data, or drawing sets based on direction from others.
Communicate effectively using virtual and in-person collaboration tools with internal and external teams.
Apply model and scope changes by adjusting deliverables as required.
Document and archive revisions by adhering to established procedures.
Follow project workflows and agreed upon standards to meet typical deliverable requirements and schedules.
Perform self-checks to identify and correct major errors and deviations from best practices.
Assist in peer reviewing others’ work to ensure compliance with established standards.
Self-perform advanced design tasks with direction.
Provide continuous improvement suggestions for tools and processes.
Work directly with manufacturing and construction teams to deliver constructable design.