Wall Panel Designer

Energy Panel Structures; Graettinger (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Panel Structures in Graettinger, IA is seeking a Wall Panel Designer to design wall panels using CAD and Rev it, and to create layouts and component drawings from architectural and structural drawings.

The role involves daily communication with internal and external customers to ensure critical information is properly incorporated into designs, with focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction/building products to determine structural applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with drafting, architectural design or CAD applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate with Sales/Engineering/Job-site crews.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAD equipment or equivalent design software.
• Create wall panel layouts using engineering/design software.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Confer with Engineering, Production and Sales to establish and evaluate design concepts.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
• Develop component documents for plant work orders.
• Plan and pace own work to meet productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all safety policies and trainings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Drafting/CAD

Blueprint interpretation

Excel & Word

Building codes

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering degree preferred (2-4 years)

CAD/REVIT experience preferred

Tools

CAD software (Revit)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wall Panel Designer

This position is responsible for designing wall panels using engineering/design software. This position will utilize architectural drawings, structural drawings, and specification from architects to create the layouts and component drawings. This person will communicate on a daily basis with both internal and external customers ensuring all critical information is correctly incorporated into the component designs and layouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment or equivalent design software.
• Create wall panel layouts using engineering and design software.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Confer with Engineering, Production and Sales to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
• Develop component documents for plant work orders.
• Plan and pace own work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend/complete all applicable/assigned trainings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Key Skillsets

• Working knowledge of construction/building products sufficient to determine appropriate structural applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Math and measurement skills are essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency with drafting, architectural design or CAD applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate with Sales/Engineering/Job-site crews.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated ability to manage time and schedules.

Education

• 3-5 years experience in wall panel components, preferably ITW
• 2-4 year engineering degree preferred, but not required.
• CAD/REVIT experience preferred.