Virtual Design Construction Drafter
About the job
- A high school diploma or an applicable associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) from a two-year community college or technical college is required; a combination of relevant education and hands-on experience may be considered in place of formal education requirements.
- Candidates should have foundational experience with virtual modeling software, construction documentation, or technical design applications that support virtual design and construction processes.
- 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.
- Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in a virtual design, construction, or related technical field are preferred.
About the company
Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial facilities. They design, install, and integrate electrical systems, control-and-automation solutions, and OT services to optimize manufacturing and processing operations. Their approach is an integrated, one-stop solution with engineering, project management, and field services delivered by a team treated like family, emphasizing safety, education, and career growth. They leverage a long history (over 65 years) to offer national and global reach with a focus on collaboration and trust across industries like food & beverage, consumer goods, energy & chemical, mining, and water/wastewater. The goal is to help industrial customers build reliable, efficient, and compliant facilities by providing end-to-end electrical, automation, and OT capabilities through a trusted partner relationship.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sioux Center, Iowa
Founded
1953
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Interstates completed Hull Coop's 2025 mill retrofit, proving complex brownfield execution.
- Its 2025 Utah Flour Mill project won integrated electrical and automation work.
- Interstates Engineering acquired TerraSite Design, widening survey, planning, and municipal project reach.
What critics are saying
- Interstates depends on industrial capex clients like food and manufacturing through 2026.
- Sioux Falls expansion started April 2026; underutilized space would pressure margins.
- Competitors like Burns and McDonnell can undercut turnkey bids, shrinking Interstates into commodity labor.
What makes Interstates unique
- Interstates pairs electrical construction, engineering, and automation under one Integrated Project Delivery model.
- Its 2026 Sioux Falls expansion adds training, innovation, and collaboration capacity.
- Its 2026 digital newsletter shift signals disciplined internal communications and brand continuity.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Flexible Schedule
- Hybrid Work Options
- Family Planning Benefits
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Professional Development Budget