VDC Piping Detailer

Overview

In this role, you will convert P&IDs, design documents, and engineering intent into highly accurate pipe fabrication drawings, assembly sheets, spool drawings, and coordinated bill of materials. This role primarily focuses on industrial projects such as water/wastewater, manufacturing and mission critical.

• Translate P&IDs, process schematics, and design drawings into detailed fabrication‑ready pipe models. Produce spool sheets, cut lists, bill of materials, and fabrication isometrics with clear labeling
• Coordinate pipe routing and supports with structural, equipment, and other trades
• Interpret engineering specifications, material standards, valve schedules, and QA/QC requirements
• Review and integrate vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and field markups
• Collaborate with Project Managers, field superintendents, fabrication shops, and the VDC team
• Maintain model accuracy through project lifecycle changes and revisions
• Support the development of internal standards, templates, and best practices for fabrication detailing
• Assist other self‑perform detailing scopes as needed (steel embeds, equipment layouts, skids, etc.)
• Support other VDC service offerings as needed:
  • Visualization – Renderings, animations, 4D schedule simulations, virtual reality
  • 3D Modeling – scan‑to‑BIM, construction detailing for trades and self‑perform
  • Coordination – BIM coordination / clash detection between design disciplines, trade subcontractors, consultants, equipment vendors; coordination overlay drawings for overhead coordination, underground utilities, concrete, etc.
  • Estimating – model‑based quantity takeoff of BIM design & construction models, field progress tracking, Power BI dashboarding, etc.
  • Laser Scanning – reality capture (laser scanning) of existing conditions for design and construction teams, including deviation analysis, and 360 photo viewing solutions
  • Digital Layout – survey stake‑out and as‑built reporting to support self‑perform, and quality control of subcontractor installations
  • Drone – aerial survey / mapping of topography, overlays, and photo/video deliverables, for design team, construction teams, and marketing needs
  • SUE – subsurface utility engineering, with GPR & EM locates, combined with hydrovac excavation to identify existing utilities
• Research and implement new innovative solutions to improve efficiencies
• Travel as required
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed

• Minimum of a two‑year Associate’s Degree in a CAD/BIM‑related specialization such as Construction Management, Drafting Technology, Architecture, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering. 0–3 years of relevant experience in AEC industry pipe detailing

• Demonstrated experience with Mechanical, Plumbing, or Process Mechanical piping design (or subcontractor detailing preferred)
• Experience with Water/Wastewater, Food & Beverage, Beer/Wine/Spirits, Data Centers/Mission Critical/Manufacturing project types
• Proficiency with BIM (Revit and AutoCAD Plant3D) is required, along with exposure to reality capture, drone, survey and layout applications is preferred
• Understanding of project workflows (schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases) and project management
• Understanding of different needs of the delivery team (architects, engineers, estimators, project managers, and field staff)
• Strong understanding of piping materials (PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, stainless, carbon steel, grooved, flanged)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, civil/site plans, and structural drawings
• Clear understanding of fabrication sequencing, field installation constraints, and as‑built workflows
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with distributed teams
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and model organization
• Experience with wastewater or water treatment process piping
• Experience generating shop drawings for self‑perform crews
• Familiarity with Navisworks and clash coordination
• Experience with BIM/VDC workflows, naming standards, and work sharing
• Understanding of pressure classes, valve actuation, pump connections, and equipment tie‑ins
• Fabrication…