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Interstates

Electrical, automation, and OT solutions provider

Virtual Design Construction Designer

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSioux Center, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or an associate degree in a relevant field such as Engineering Technology, Architecture, or Construction Management is required; equivalent combinations of education and extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
  • Candidates should have 4–10 years of experience in virtual design and construction, technical modeling, or a similar role, preferably within the electrical industry.
  • Advanced skills in virtual modeling software and a strong understanding of construction documentation are expected.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support complex design processes is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the conceptual design package using design software in coordination with project leaders and following established standards and best practices.
  • Recommend electrical and automation practices by analyzing past projects, electrical codes, and best practices.
  • Resolve issues by collaborating with project leaders and presenting effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams through onsite or virtual meetings to review project scope, schedules, and prefabrication opportunities.
  • Mentor team members through developmental delegation, deliverable reviews, and feedback.
  • Set project direction by documenting scope and establishing the deliverable schedule.
  • Assess project risks and opportunities to implement design strategies using virtual design and construction software.
  • Gather project information and communicate updates to all impacted team members.
  • Maintain a particular design standard and provide input on other standards.
  • Review prefabrication or modeling impacts to the project and potential return on investment.
  • Work with manufacturing and construction teams to ensure schedules are met.
  • Travel as required by business needs, up to 35% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling standards and advanced project coordination is preferred.

About the Company

Interstates

Electrical, automation, and OT solutions provider

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sioux Center, IA
Founded
1953

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