On-Site 3D CAD Designer for Modular Data Centers

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 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.