Full-timevia Himalayas

Detailer II - Plumbing & Piping - Remote

Upgrade Resources·United States·Posted August 25, 2026·Updated
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About this role

Job Title: Detailer II - Plumbing Piping - Remote Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $27.00 - $40.00 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 II supports construction projects through the creation, coordination, and management of plumbing and piping shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP systems. The role produces shop drawings for plumbing and piping systems, equipment room layouts, and detail drawings, and maintains project documentation so information can be retrieved and understood across the project team. Building on foundational detailing experience, the Detailer II provides MEP coordination and 3D modeling using BIM, helps reduce the time and cost tied to clash detection, and collaborates with design and build teams to eliminate construction errors caused by design flaws. 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 support on construction projects, including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting, and distributing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction project documentation Create shop drawings for plumbing and piping systems on construction projects Develop equipment, room layout, and detail 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 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 2 years of related detailing experience, or completed trade apprentice program Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to write, edit, and proofread content Good 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 Ability to coordinate projects 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

Software mentioned

RevitAutoCADNavisworks

How this role compares on pay

Region
USA
Discipline
MEP
Revit
AutoCAD
Estimated hourly rate versus regional market bands (USD)
MarketHourly bandUSD/hr
This listing (est.)
$40–$81
United States
$40–$85
Europe (Germany)
$34–$72
MENA (UAE)
$32–$68
Remote / worldwide
$40–$85

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