VDC Sheet Metal Designer II - Austin, TX

Overview

Create BIM 3D sheet metal models, resolve clashes, ensure constructability, support field/fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• bim modeling
• clash detection
• model updates
• fabrication drawings
• schedule support
• safety compliance

Tasks

Maintain adherence to TDIndustries’ safety, quality, and productivity standards. Collaborate with project teams to provide constructible, cost-effective design solutions. Review contract documents, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure accurate system design and layout. Work closely with field foremen and fabrication teams to validate design feasibility and ensure constructability. Lead or assist in clash detection meetings and resolve coordination issues across multiple trades. Update and maintain models throughout the project life cycle to reflect as-built conditions. Prepare fabrication and installation drawings, spool sheets, and hanger layouts. Support project schedules and deliverables, ensuring all VDC work meets established deadlines. Develop and coordinate detailed 3D models of sheet metal systems using BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD Fabrication, Navisworks, etc.). Mentor entry-level designers and provide technical guidance on VDC and trade-related best practices. -Maintain adherence to TDIndustries’ safety, quality, and productivity standards. -Collaborate with project teams to provide constructible, cost-effective design solutions. -Review contract documents, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure accurate system design and layout. -Work closely with field foremen and fabrication teams to validate design feasibility and ensure constructability. -Lead or assist in clash detection meetings and resolve coordination issues across multiple trades. -Update and maintain models throughout the project life cycle to reflect as-built conditions. -Prepare fabrication and installation drawings, spool sheets, and hanger layouts. -Support project schedules and deliverables, ensuring all VDC work meets established deadlines. -Develop and coordinate detailed 3D models of sheet metal systems using BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD Fabrication, Navisworks, etc.). -Mentor entry-level designers and provide technical guidance on VDC and trade-related best practices.

Requirements

• mechanical systems
• microsoft suite
• associate degree
• sheet metal
• building codes
• problem solving

What You Bring

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a focus on collaboration. High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. Minimum 5 years of sheet metal field or trades experience (installation, fabrication, or layout). Ability to interpret and apply building codes, specifications, and project requirements. -Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction methods, and trade coordination. -Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a focus on collaboration. -Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite such as Outlook, Word, Power-point, OneNote, & Excel -High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred. -Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. -Basic computer literacy -Minimum 5 years of sheet metal field or trades experience (installation, fabrication, or layout). -Ability to interpret and apply building codes, specifications, and project requirements.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

Collaborative, innovative environment focused on safety and excellence. 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. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. Competitive compensation and benefits package. -Collaborative, innovative environment focused on safety and excellence. -Opportunities for professional development and career growth. -Employee-owned company with a culture built on trust, integrity, and servant leadership.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Opportunities for professional development and career growth.Collaborative, innovative environment focused on safety and excellence. -Competitive compensation and benefits package.

About Tdindustries, Inc.

-It began by repairing and installing heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in North Texas. -Over decades it expanded into mechanical construction and full lifecycle facilities services—including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and control systems—for large commercial and industrial buildings. -Headquartered in Dallas with regional offices across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and more, it serves high-profile projects like airports, stadiums, hospitals, schools, and mission‑critical facilities. -Typical large-scale engagements include terminal upgrades, utility plant installations, and mechanical systems for arenas and hospitals. -It specializes in integrated MEP services, facilities operations & maintenance, building automation, off‑site manufacturing, and emergency response. -Unusual fact: it’s wholly employee‑owned, ensuring a culture where every technician, engineer, and manager has a direct stake in quality, safety, and project success.

Sector Specialisms