Virtual Designer 2

Southland Industries - Schertz, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Schertz, TX

501-1,000 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Virtual Designer 2 at Southland Industries is responsible for producing digital mockups of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems based on designs developed by internal and external teams. This role involves supporting construction projects, creating shop drawings, and ensuring effective MEP coordination while mentoring less experienced designers. The position requires a strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and sheet metal trades, along with proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Provides support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFI's and other construction project documentation
• Creates shop drawings for major mechanical systems in major construction projects
• Develops equipment room layout and detail drawings
• Maintains a protocol of documents for easy retrieval and understanding by others
• Achieves reduced time/costs related to potential errors of clash detection
• Provides MEP coordination
• Creates 3D modeling using BIM
• Attends and participates in construction and other meetings as required
• Collaborates with design and build team to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws
• Serves as mentor to less experienced Virtual Designers
• Performs additional assignments as requested/needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years relevant trade and/or detailing experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NavisWorks, and Revit
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, and Sheet Metal trades
• Attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to train less experienced Detailers

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses