VDC Piping Designer 2

Job Summary

The VDC Designer II is responsible for preparing and maintaining detailed design drawings, schematics, and specifications using computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering (CAE) software. This role collaborates closely with engineers and other design professionals to resolve design details or discrepancies and to develop accurate and high-precision 2D and 3D models. The position includes creating, modifying, and managing part and assembly drawings based on sketches, plans, and verbal or written instructions. Additionally, the VDC Designer II supports the development and maintenance of drafting standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across projects.

Essential Duties

• Play a key role in creating construction and fabrication drawings using cutting-edge Autodesk Fabrication + Revit software for diverse and challenging commercial and industrial projects
• Provides on-site support for field personnel, when needed, and interfaces with other team leaders, the group manager, process managers, project managers, the shop fabrication managers and field supervisors
• Collaborate with project teams to review and coordinate engineering, architectural, and structural documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness for successful project outcomes
• Reviews equipment submittal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinates draft construction drawings with other trades to ensure routings and clearances are understood and no obstructions exist
• Performs site surveys and field measurement work as needed to support the conceptual and design drawing efforts
• Makes final checks and reviews trade drawings prior to fabrication release
• Provides completed and complex construction drawings to the shop for parts manufacturing and to job site management to use in the construction and installation of material and equipment
• Reviews contractual documents and construction drawings for apparent conflicts with architectural and structural documents and ensures compliance with local code requirements
• Identifies each of the issues that surface during the review, and brings it to the attention of project management for clarification and resolution through the Request For Information (RFI) process
• Manages document control during the detailing process

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Associate’s degree in Drafting, Design Technology or related field is preferred
• 2-5 years of proven experience as a VDC Designer
• Sheetmetal experience is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in design software such as Autodesk Fabrication and/or Revit is essential
• Working knowledge of drawing production and standard construction techniques and principles

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.