Detailer I - Plumbing or Piping Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Construction

Job Title: Detailer I - Plumbing or Piping

Rec #: 5351

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $24.00 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.

Core Responsibilities

Provides basic support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, and other construction project documentation.

Creates basic shop drawings.

Maintains a protocol of documents in such a way that information can be retrieved and understood by others.

Achieves reduced time/costs related to potential errors of clash detection.

Provides MEP coordination.

Provides basic 3D modeling using BIM.

Attends and participates in construction and other meetings as required.

Collaborates with design and build team to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws.

Required Background

High School or GED and 2 years of detailing experience or currently enrolled in 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, CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)

This role is available to candidates located near our active Texas locations/sites, including Carrollton, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Waco, Corpus Christi, and Austin

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 and leadership roles.

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