Summary (Position Description): This role involves planning, organizing, and executing design and engineering activities. Responsibilities include Creating and modifying Revit, Solid Works, and AutoCAD Plant 3D models. Refrigeration system design using Revit, Solid Works, AutoCAD and BIM 360. Maintaining BIM standards and libraries. Converting AutoCAD files and importing them into Revit. Creating fabrication drawings from Revit models. Collaborating with subcontractors and suppliers in preparing P&IDs, Block Flow Diagrams, Bill of Materials (BOM) for systems, layouts using AutoCAD and Revit, and creating spool pieces from model. VaCom is a leader in industrial refrigeration product development as well as refrigeration controls and system integration. Our designers must be resourceful and capable of working in a collaborative environment. VaCom mechanical designers are expected to work with engineers in multiple disciplines to develop 3D models for structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering to route piping, electrical cable trays, power and control panels and electrical conduit.

Reports To: Chief Mechanical & Refrigeration Engineer

Status: Full time, Salary Exempt

Duties & Tasks:

Management of outside contracts. For example, assisting vessel fabricators in developing 3D models, review, comment and approve 3rd party contractors’ submittals for vessel and connection orientation
Develop 3D models and fabrication drawings in Solid Works, Revit, Plant 3D, AutoCAD and Navisworks using P&IDs developed by mechanical and/or refrigeration engineers.
Visit job sites to collect field data, information, and measurement.
Attend kick off meeting, on-going project meetings, or training
Develop CAD libraries for Solid Works, Revit, Plant 3D, AutoCAD and other software

Who We Are:

VaCom is a trusted “end user centric” systems integrator & advisor providing configurable industrial refrigeration solutions that include mechanical systems, intuitive automation and controls, and value adding aftermarket services driven by EDB 3.0 and that (3) works with and through a network of trusted and selected refrigeration contractors and OEMs.

Conveniently located in Flowery Branch, Georgia 5 minutes off I-985 The Company is wholly owned by Bitzer SE (located in Germany), the Company is a private company and serves as Bitzer’s SE’s North American industrial refrigeration arm. On a global basis, Bitzer SE has 3,400 employees in 60 locations.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of accurate drafting methods, layering, X-References, dimensioning, model space/paper space, viewports, and scaling.
Ability to demonstrate using basic Solid Works & Revit MEP tools such as the Project Browser, Properties, Type Selector, piping, valves, instruments for both P&IDs and Orthographic drawings, and inserting a variety of family types.
An understanding of creating families and manipulating of parameters and schedules.
Must be capable of importing different file types and performing clash detection.
Experience in using Microsoft Office products.
Willingness to learn, have strong organizational and analytical skills.
Be self-motivated and take pride in their work.
Accept responsibility for professionalism.
Have excellent collaborative and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
Be capable of building trusting relationships
Ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or associates degree in CAD, drafting studies, mechanical engineering, or construction.
Minimum eight years of AutoCAD, Solid Works, Revit, Navisworks or other 3D design experience, preferably with experience in current AutoCAD software and mechanical piping systems.
Knowledge of refrigeration system operations.
Valid Driver’s License
Domestic travel to client jobsites.

Work Environment:

Primarily office environment but will include occasional oversight on the fabrication shop floor.
Occasional travel to worksites requiring employee to follow jobsite safety requirements and PPE
Safe, diverse, and collaborative work culture with mechanical engineering, controls, sales and operations staff working to fulfill orders.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands, and reach. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties requested by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This Job Description does not imply an employment contract. VaCom is an at-will employer.

VaCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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