Design Engineer

The GOR Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOD42 is seeking a 3D CAD Designer to join its engineering team in Buffalo, New York. This role develops coordinated 3D models and production-ready drawings used to manufacture, assemble, and install modular data center systems.

This position focuses on product and manufacturing design, with proficiency in Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, Revit, or comparable CAD software. The ability to translate concepts into buildable designs across mechanical, electrical, and structural systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands‑on experience producing detailed three dimensional models and fabrication, manufacturing, or construction drawings.
• Experience with industrial equipment, modular construction, manufacturing, fabrication, MEP systems, or similar translate-to-production environments.
• Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD/CAM platform such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, Revit, or comparable system.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems are fabricated, coordinated, and installed.
• Ability to recognize clashes and tolerance issues that could affect manufacturing or installation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, revision control, and documentation accuracy.
• Clear communication and collaboration with engineers, tradespeople, production teams, and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D models of complete modular data center assemblies including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Translate concepts, sketches, specs, and markups into production-ready models and drawings.
• Produce fabrication, assembly, shop drawings, equipment layouts, sections, elevations, BOMs, and installation details.
• Incorporate equipment dimensions, routing, tolerances, clearances, and fabrication constraints into designs.
• Coordinate across disciplines to identify clashes and constructability concerns before production.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, procurement, and field teams to ensure buildability and transportability.
• Participate in design reviews and revise models based on feedback and approved decisions.
• Develop reusable components, templates, libraries, standards, and naming conventions.

Skills

3D CAD

Manufacturing drawings

Interpreting specs

Clash detection

Communication

On-site collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 3D

Revit

Job description

MOD42 Opportunity | The GOR Group, Authorized Recruiting Partner

About MOD42

MOD42 designs, manufactures, and delivers modular data center infrastructure that helps customers deploy and expand AI capacity faster. By integrating engineering and factory production, MOD42 enables manufacturing and site preparation to progress simultaneously, creating a more efficient and predictable path to deployment.

Led by experienced data center professionals, MOD42 develops scalable, repeatable infrastructure designed to reduce waste, minimize site impact, and adapt to evolving technology requirements. Learn more at MOD42.

Position Overview

MOD42 is seeking a 3D CAD Designer to join its engineering team in Buffalo, New York. This role will develop the coordinated three dimensional models and production-ready drawings used to manufacture, assemble, and install complete modular data center systems.

This is a product and manufacturing-focused design position, not an architectural design role. The designer will model the full module, integrating mechanical, electrical, and structural components into one accurate and buildable design. The specific design platform is still being evaluated, so MOD42 is open to candidates with strong experience in Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, Revit, or comparable three dimensional CAD or CAD CAM software. The ability to understand how systems are fabricated, assembled, connected, and installed is more important than experience with one specific program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed three dimensional models of complete modular data center assemblies, including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Translate engineering concepts, sketches, specifications, equipment data, and markups into accurate, coordinated, and production-ready models and drawings.
• Produce fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, shop drawings, equipment layouts, sections, elevations, bills of materials, and installation details as required.
• Incorporate equipment dimensions, connection points, routing, tolerances, service clearances, access requirements, and fabrication constraints into each design.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines to identify clashes, fit issues, missing information, and constructability concerns before production.
• Work directly with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, procurement, and field teams to ensure designs can be efficiently built, transported, installed, and serviced.
• Participate in design and production reviews, clearly communicate questions or conflicts, and revise models based on approved decisions and feedback.
• Develop and maintain reusable components, templates, libraries, standards, and naming conventions within the selected design platform.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, and consistent documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of the three dimensional modeling platform and workflows that best fit MOD42's manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands‑on experience producing detailed three dimensional models and fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, or construction drawings.
• Experience with industrial equipment, modular construction, manufacturing, fabrication, MEP systems, or another environment where designs must translate directly into physical production.
• Proficiency in at least one three dimensional CAD or CAD CAM platform, such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD 3D, Revit, or a comparable system.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems are fabricated, coordinated, assembled, and installed.
• Ability to recognize clashes, tolerance concerns, clearance issues, access limitations, and other conditions that could affect manufacturing or installation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, revision control, and documentation accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, tradespeople, production teams, and field personnel.
• Ability to work full time on site with the engineering team in Buffalo, New York.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modeling complete products, equipment skids, modular assemblies, prefabricated systems, or other multidisciplinary industrial packages.
• Background with HVAC equipment, piping, ductwork, electrical distribution, controls, cable routing, structural steel, or related building systems.
• Experience developing bills of materials, fabrication details, production packages, or assembly instructions.
• Experience supporting data centers, mission‑critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or other technically complex facilities.
• Experience helping a growing organization establish modeling standards, libraries, templates, and repeatable design workflows.
• Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship training, or equivalent practical experience in drafting, design technology, manufacturing, engineering technology, construction, or a related field.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $65,000 to $130,000. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, technical proficiency, manufacturing knowledge, and ability to independently model complete multidisciplinary modules. Highly specialized or extensively experienced candidates may be considered outside the anticipated range. This is a permanent position directly employed by MOD42. The GOR Group is MOD42's authorized recruiting partner.

Recruiting and Employment Disclosure

The GOR Group is providing recruiting support to MOD42 for this position. Any candidate hired for this position will be employed directly by MOD42 and not by GOR. Depending on the needs of the position, GOR's recruiting support may include candidate sourcing, application intake, administrative review of materials against criteria supplied or approved by MOD42, preliminary candidate conversations, candidate introductions, scheduling support, and candidate communications. GOR does not have authority to extend an offer of employment or establish compensation, benefits, employment terms, workplace policies, job responsibilities, work assignments, or conditions of employment. MOD42 retains sole and final authority over all hiring and employment decisions and is responsible for the supervision and management of its employees.

About The GOR Group

At GOR Group, we believe in Grit Over Resume.

We understand that great talent does not always come from a perfectly matched resume. While experience and technical skills matter, we know that some of the most successful professionals are those who demonstrate the character, determination, and drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Leadership
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Strong Communication
• A Willingness to Take on Challenges
• A Strong Work Ethic
• The Ability to Grow and Develop in New Environments