BIM Designer III

Overview:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a BIM Designer III? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities:

Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The BIM Designer III will be responsible for revising existing design files, creating new design files based on comments from senior designers and engineers, and mentoring/reviewing work of designers with less experience. This role will also lead design projects and teams. Duties will focus not only on using Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Construction Cloud but also Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. The BIM Designer III will also mentor junior designers, conduct clash detection studies, and collaborate with engineers, vendors, and contractors.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Create design files of equipment and identify clashes between manufacturing equipment, process connections, and facility infrastructure
• Prepare designs, layouts, drawings, and bills of material for major maintenance, facility improvements, and other projects
• Federate and manage BIM structural, architectural, and MEP/FP models and CAD drawing files
• Produce 3D models using the latest design specifications for graphic walk-throughs with Navisworks
• Assist in designing equipment models for federated BIM models, including process, HVAC, and electrical connections
• Export DWG, NWC, and other formats for collaboration
• Develop conceptual designs for manufacturing/facility equipment and system expansions/upgrades
• Review models, drawings, and details for accuracy and consistency
• Schedule data for BIM models
• Develop CAD/REVIT/BIM Templates
• Navigate models for coordination

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct thorough clash detection studies and communicate with stakeholders effectively and quickly
• Execute clash detection and resolve conflicts independently
• Provide input for BIM and CAD department standards
• Contribute to the creation and development of department/corporate standards

Training & Team Support:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow designers, encourage best practices, and promote professional growth

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Present model constructability issues and solutions to project stakeholders
• Schedule and facilitate meetings to collaborate, influence, or elevate issues, ensuring tasks move forward with accountability
• Present project status updates in meetings to stakeholders
• Develop solid working relationships with engineers, vendors, and contractors
• Communicate BIM Execution Plan and BIM Standards to internal and external partners
• Report progress to the BIM & CAD Manager
• Report issues to the BIM & CAD Manager for resolution or escalation
• Document observations in a manufacturing facility to support design/construction coordination

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Manage the transmittal process
• Uphold 6S initiatives and ensure area cleanliness is maintained to safety and operational standards
• Support proper implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience (minimum 4 years working with BIM models)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) in Revit or AutoCAD
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Certification from recognized institutions (e.g., AGC BIM Certificate, Autodesk BIM Certificate)
• Navisworks Certification
• Bluebeam Certification

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience working with BIM models
• Advanced proficiency in developing CAD/REVIT/BIM templates and executing clash detection with independent conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and coordinate BIM models, including data scheduling
• Strong communication skills, with ability to report progress and issues effectively to management and communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience documenting observations in manufacturing or facility environments to support design and construction coordination
• Proficiency with the transmittal process and contribution to department or corporate standards development
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Ability to prioritize activities and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge with BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks Manage, Bluebeam; Certification preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Digital Twin technologies
• Experience in manufacturing and/or facilities management

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 45%
• Stand: 45%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross-training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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