Senior Engineering Design Drafter

Volumetric Building Company; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with matching

Employee referral program

Day of Giving

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Engineering Designer to advance structural, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection design for modular construction. This role focuses on structure with cross‑functional collaboration to meet project, manufacturing, and code requirements.

You will model with BIM to translate structural engineering into manufacturing files and documentation, manage deliverables, review sub‑consultants’ outputs, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in design, engineering, or BIM.
• 6–8 years of experience in engineering, architecture, or construction.
• Experience in modular construction and pre-fabrication.
• Foundational knowledge of North American wood framing standards.
• Proficiency in Vertex BD; AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PD/PA and SPD/SPAs to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC projects.
• Model structural components using BIM to translate design into manufacturing files.
• Manage deliverables schedule and flag delays.
• Review structural deliverables from sub-consultants for conformity to standards.
• Document deviations from VBC standards for visibility.
• Maintain BIM files per office standards.
• Record responses to RFIs professionally and timely.
• Assist senior staff with BIM standards and template updates.
• Contribute to BIM manuals and standards for training.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent problem-solver

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in design/engineering/BIM

6–8 years experience in engineering/architecture/construction

Tools

Vertex BD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Full Time Cambridge, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1098

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Build the Future with VBC

At Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), we are redefining the future of construction. As a global leader in volumetric modular building, we integrate cutting-edge technology, precision-driven manufacturing, and expert modular construction to deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings—faster and smarter. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with locations across the U.S., UK, Ireland, Poland, and Serbia, our reach is global, but our mission is deeply personal: to create spaces that improve lives.

At VBC, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth, where your ideas matter and your work makes a real impact. When you join us, you become part of a team that values excellence, respect, and community—a place where you can build your career while building a better world.

If you’re driven to be the best at what you do and want to be part of something bigger, let’s build the future together.

The Senior Engineering Designer is a factory specific engineering staff position. The SED role is a trade specific design, modeling, and documentation position with a focus on structure, mechanical and HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection. This structure-focused role involves cross-functional collaboration with the other design and engineering team members to ensure project, manufacturing, and code requirements are met. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with office standards and project requirements. This role also involves collaboration with various senior team members across the larger organization to optimize project delivery and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Work as an integrated design and engineering team with the Project Designers and Project Architects (PD | PA, SPD | SPAs) to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC Projects under direction of Senior Engineering Associate (SEA) and in collaboration with designated manufacturing and construction teams.
• Utilize BIM software to accurately model structural components to translate structural engineeringdocumentation into manufacturing executable files and documentation including but not limited towalls, floors, ceilings, roofs etc.
• Coordinate and manage schedule of deliverables for assigned projects while conforming with documented office standards (including engineering BOM deliverables) reporting progress andflagging delays if and when they occur.
• Advise and review structural technical deliverables from engineering sub-consultants for conformitywith documented office standards while maintaining project specific requirements.
• Document structural deviations from VBC product and construction standards for larger teamvisibility.
• Maintain structural BIM files to ensure conformity with office standards.
• Generate and record responses to internal and external customer RFIs, revisions, comments, andrequests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
• Assist other Senior D+E Studio Staff in proposing alternate means and methods and codeinterpretations for review with Chief Design Officer, manufacturing, construction, consultant teamsand external code bodies as required.
• Propose revisions and improvements to BIM manuals, procedures, Revit template updates and otheritems as required for incorporation into office modeling and documentation standards.
• Support the creation of design, engineering, and manufacturing standards with structural detail development for continuous improvement and training.
• Support with DfMA cross training for design and engineering staff.
• Mentor and train junior structural engineering team member.

Qualifications:

• Minimum associate's degree or certificate in design, engineering, or building information modeling
• Engineering, Architecture, and | or Construction experience required
• 6-8 Years of experience required
• Experience in component design for modular construction (pre-fabrication experience) is required
• Vertex BD proficiency required; AutoCAD and Revit proficiency preferred
• Must have foundational knowledge of North American wood framing standards
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to function as part of a diverse team
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must be an independent problem-solver and appreciate a fast-paced work environment

Additional Information

The Salary Range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000 annual base salary + annual performance bonus. We also off the following benefits:

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities