VDC Piping Designer/Coordinator - Houston, TX

TDIndustries; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled VDC Designer/Coordinator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will prepare and maintain detailed design drawings and schematics using advanced CAD software, ensuring precision and quality in complex projects. You will collaborate closely with engineers and designers to resolve discrepancies and produce high-quality construction documents. This innovative firm, recognized for its commitment to employee development, offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of significant mechanical and electrical systems across various sectors. If you are passionate about design and looking to make a meaningful difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience as a VDC Designer.
• Basic understanding of current design software such as AutoDesk Fabrication and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Generates construction and fabrication drawings for manufacturing.
• Reviews engineering and contractual documents for accuracy.
• Coordinates draft construction drawings with other trades.

Skills

VDC Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Construction Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Drafting or Design Technology

Tools

Autodesk Fabrication

Revit

Job description

VDC Piping Designer/Coordinator - Houston, TX

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Req Number

2025-11356

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Summary

Our VDC Designer, prepares and maintains detailed design drawings, schematics or specifications typically using computer-aided design software. Works closely with design originators (e.g., engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex or original designs which require a high degree of precision using computer-aided drafting (CAD) or computer-aided engineering (CAE) equipment. Creates, modifies and controls detailed two- and three-dimensional parts and assembly drawings from engineers' and technicians' sketches, plans and written and verbal instructions. Develops and maintains drafting standards and procedures.

Company Overview

Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.

Our employees, whom we call "Partners" are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Essential Duties

Generates construction and fabrication drawings for manufacturing utilizing Autodesk Fabrication + Revit software platform systems for a variety of large complex commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Provides onsite support for field personnel, when needed, and interfaces with other team leaders, the group manager, process managers, project managers, the shop fabrication managers and field supervisors.
• Reviews engineering and contractual documents and coordinates the architectural and structural documents with other members of the project team to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews equipment submittal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinates draft construction drawings with other trades to ensure routings and clearances are understood and no obstructions exist.
• Performs site surveys and field measurement work as needed to support the conceptual and design drawing efforts.
• Makes final checks and reviews trade drawings prior to fabrication release.
• Provides completed and complex construction drawings to the shop for parts manufacturing and to job site management to use in the construction and installation of material and equipment.
• Reviews contractual documents and construction drawings for apparent conflicts with architectural and structural documents and ensures compliance with local code requirements.
• Identifies each of the issues that surface during the review, and brings it to the attention of project management for clarification and resolution through the Request For Information (RFI) process.
• Manages document control during the detailing process.

Minimum Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience as a VDC Designer
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree in Drafting, Design Technology or related field is preferred.
• Should have basic understanding of current design software such as AutoDesk Fabrication and/or Revit.
• Working knowledge of drawing production and standard construction techniques and principles

TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled

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