Senior Virtual Design Construction Drafter

The Senior Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Technician leads the creation of models and drawing sets, sets and implements deliverable standards for quality and efficiency, and helps drive team success. We're seeking motivated individuals eager to grow and collaborate within a supportive, high-performing team culture.

About us:Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work-life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
• 401(k) to help you plan for your future
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
• Vacation so you can focus on you
• Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
• Established Career Paths to help plan your future
• Career Coaches that are focused on your success

Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $60,000- $75,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

Application End Date: July 31, 2025

In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by July 31, 2025. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Produce deliverable sets independently and efficiently following established standards and best practices.
* Initiate deliverable creation by analyzing provided information and determining the next steps.
* Identify information gaps, gather missing details, and evaluate the quality of information to produce accurate and complete drawing sets.
* Incorporate customer preferences and constructability considerations based on past projects.
* Mentor other technicians based on skill level and delegating responsibilities.
* Resolve technical issues by leveraging experience and available resources.
* Collaborate with project teams, field personnel, and vendors to clarify missing or conflicting data.
* Work with project leaders to address and resolve significant design challenges.
* Identify potential areas for standardization and collaborate with the team to update or create new standards.
* Provide manufacturing and construction support to ensure seamless project execution.

Secondary Responsibilities:
* Cross train into additional discipline or lane deliverables.
* Mentor intern by setting clear goals, assigning tasks, and providing feedback to support their growth
* Analyzes industry and code changes to update current standards for compliance.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or an associate degree (A.A., A.S.) in a relevant field such as Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a two-year community college or technical college is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates should have 2 or more years of experience in virtual design and construction, technical modeling, or a similar role, preferably within the electrical industry. Equivalent combinations of education and extensive VDC experience will also be considered. Ideal candidates will have advanced skills in virtual modeling software, a strong understanding of construction documentation, and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support complex design processes. Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards and advanced project
coordination is preferred

Travel Requirements: Travel will be as needed and will not exceed 15%

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from high-speed computer printers and other peripherals. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on the assignment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often. exposed to high, precarious places, the risk of electrical shock and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must adhere to the rules of construction while on the construction site. Hard hat, safety glasses provided by Interstates.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus