Mechanical Piping BIM Detailer

Legence • San Diego, CA

8d • $58 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plumbing & Pipefitting Detailer position is a Full-Time, in-person position located in our San Diego, CA Office. This role will be responsible for creating accurate 3D models and dimensioned shop drawings for plumbing and process piping systems using Autodesk software. You will collaborate closely with project managers, field crews, and neighboring trades to identify layout conflicts and ensure all designs are fully constructible. Additionally, this position requires active Union 230 Membership to successfully support our team in streamlining the transition from virtual modeling to physical installation.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of two years of related experience plumbing and/or mechanical detailing
• Minimum of two years of related experience in a plumbing and/or mechanical field trade.
• Proficiency in Revit or AutCAD (or both) along with Navisworks
• Ability to read construction documents and specs
• This position does require union membership to District Council 16.
• Ability to read and interpret complex architectural drawings, structural plans, mechanical engineering specifications, and contract documents.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical modeling data and installation requirements to project managers, shop foremen, and field crews.
• Must be capable of presenting layout updates and clash detection findings clearly in multidisciplinary trade coordination meetings.
• Ability to apply advanced geometric and algebraic concepts to calculate precise piping slopes, centerlines, rolling offsets, and spatial clearances.
• Proven ability to verify dimensional accuracy, calculate material take-offs, and interpret level, elevation, and coordinate data from 3D models and field measurements.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and spatial reasoning to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve multi-variable spatial conflicts and design discrepancies, such as reconciling conflicting layout data between contract drawings, architectural constraints, and structural limitations.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly detailed, fabrication-ready shop drawings for complex mechanical piping and plumbing systems, ensuring absolute compliance with local building codes and project specifications.
• Build accurate, data-rich 3D models within Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks, maintaining high standards for LOD (Level of Development) requirements.
• Attend model coordination meetings and assist in resolving layout conflicts with other trades.
• Coordinate clash detection and resolution processes in multidisciplinary coordination meetings, solving spatial conflicts with structural and other trades.
• Update models to show design changes and answers to RFIs, and distribute the revised files to the team.
• Bridge the gap between design and execution by collaborating directly with project managers, shop foremen, and field crews to translate models into actionable installation data and spool drawings.
• Perform constructability reviews of contract documents, identifying design discrepancies, RFIs, and material inconsistencies to prevent field re-work.
• Update as-built models throughout construction to reflect field changes and keep an accurate revision log.
• Assist the project team with basic construction coordination, scheduling, and gathering final virtual construction close-out documents.
• Perform other general detailing responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Eligible for employer-provided Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Coverage, with option to purchase additional coverage per plan terms.
• Time Off: Vacation is 80 hrs/yr during your first 5 years, then 120 hrs/yr. Unused vacation rolls over up to 80 hrs (years 1–5) and 120 hrs (year 6+). Accrues each pay period, and unused accrued vacation time is paid out at separation per CA law. This is separate from CA sick leave; company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED