VDC Drafter – Virtual Design & Construction

Interstates Companies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation

Performance Bonus

Established Career Paths

Career Coaches

Job summary

Interstates is hiring a Virtual Design and Construction Drafter (VDC Tech) to create models and drawing sets using Interstates’ standards. You will collaborate with teams, learn tools, and improve processes while handling design changes and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or an associate degree, 1–2 years in VDC or related field, and travel up to 15%. Compensation ranges from $25–$32+ per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or AA/AS from a two-year college; related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in virtual design/construction or related technical field preferred.
• Foundational experience with virtual modeling software, construction documentation, or technical design applications.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or AA/AS

1-2 years virtual design/ construction experience

Tools

Virtual modeling software

Construction documentation

Technical design applications

Job description

Interstates is hiring a Virtual Design and Construction Drafter (VDC Tech) to create models and drawing sets using Interstates’ standards. You will collaborate with teams, learn tools, and improve processes while handling design changes and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or an associate degree, 1–2 years in VDC or related field, and travel up to 15%. Compensation ranges from $25–$32+ per hour with benefits.