Job description
Job Title: Detailer I - Plumbing & Piping - Remote
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18 - $26 Hourly
Company Introduction
This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.
The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.
Role Overview
The Detailer I supports construction projects through the creation, coordination, and management of shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP systems. Working under the direction of more experienced detailers, the role produces basic plumbing and piping shop drawings, maintains organized project documentation, and assists with clash detection and MEP coordination.
This is an entry point into the detailing career path. The Detailer I collaborates with design and build teams, participates in construction and project meetings, and builds proficiency in Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD while contributing to project efficiency and accuracy. This is a remote role.
This role may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks.
Core Responsibilities
Provide basic support on construction projects, including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting, and distributing shop drawings and other construction project documentation
Create basic plumbing and piping shop drawings
Maintain a protocol of documents so information can be retrieved and understood by others
Reduce time and costs related to potential errors through clash detection
Provide MEP coordination
Provide basic 3D modeling using BIM
Attend and participate in construction and other meetings as required
Collaborate with design and build teams to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws
Required Background
High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 0 years of detailing experience, or currently enrolled in a trade apprenticeship program
Basic verbal and written communication skills
Ability to write, edit, and proofread content
Basic understanding of craft
Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
Current knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal trades, and field installation methods
Attention to detail
Basic knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, and CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)
Compensation & Perks
Competitive salary based on experience
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training and professional development opportunities
Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.