xPL Designer

Turner Construction Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced design engineer for the xPL Offsite team. You will design and develop 3D models and detailed components for offsite manufactured solutions using MCAD tools, applying DMFA principles and ensuring compliance with contract documents and codes.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, prototype testing, and scripting to automate tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering or related field, with minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing or construction.
• Experience in prefabrication, manufacturing, construction operations.
• Proficiency with MCAD software (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CAD Mep, Rhino, etc.).
• Familiarity with construction docs and coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, BIM platforms).
• Basic scripting/programming for design processes (Python, C#, VB.Net).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design product details applying DMFA principles.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings for offsite manufactured solutions.
• Develop product subject matter expertise for the xPL Product Development team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and consultants on product design details.
• Review design compliance with codes and contract documents.
• Support prototype testing and quality reviews.
• Work with manufacturing teams to ensure design integrity during production.
• Develop scripts to automate routine design tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Cross functional collaboration

Active listening

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

CAD MEP

Rhino

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM360

Job description

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60603 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved: 20-30%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description

Provide precision and innovation to design and develop components and details for offsite manufacturing solutions and manufactured products, using advanced MCAD programs.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Design product details applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DMFA) principles.
• Design and develop detailed 3D models and drawings for offsite manufactured solutions and architectural manufactured products.
• Develop into product subject matter expert for xPL Product Development team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and consultants to develop product design details.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants to review product design compliance with applicable codes and confirm achievement of contractual document specifications.
• Participate in prototype testing, conduct quality reviews, and contribute solutions for product design enhancements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and delegated design engineering teams to ensure manufacturing of products do not compromise product design integrity.
• Assist Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) and Preconstruction teams to apply product to support project applications and to identify new products to be developed.
• Develop and apply scripting and programming skills to automate routine product design tasks.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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The salary range for this position is estimated to be 0.00 - 0.00 USD annualized.

Benefits

• Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering, or related field or trade experience, with minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or construction, or a related role or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Experience in prefabrication, manufacturing, commercial construction industry, and construction operations
• Proficiency in MCAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CAD Mep, Rhino, and/or similar design software)
• Familiar with construction documentation and coordination software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM360)
• Basic understanding of scripting and programming languages to enhance design processes (e.g., Python, C#, VB.Net)
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Interpersonal and team building skills with ability to work across organizational levels and with clients and vendors
• Ability to apply active listening skills to hear and understand ideas, options, and opinions of others
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Project management experience, organizational skills with attention to detail, and able to quickly adapt and prioritize responsibilites while working in fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and analysis skills for decision-making and problem-solving
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
• Professional verbal and written business communication skills, with effective presentation delivery
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and/or remote location. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work site or manufacturer location where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.