Detailer I

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) planning with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training/professional development

Company-paid memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an entry-level detailing specialist to support construction projects by creating and coordinating shop drawings, BIM models, and MEP systems. You will work across teams to improve project efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities include logging and distributing drawings, basic 3D modeling, and participating in meetings. This role offers growth within a leading 100% employee-owned MEP company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 0–2 years detailing experience.
• Basic verbal and written communication; ability to edit content.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents.
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods.
• Proficiency with AEC/BIM software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, tracks, expedites and distributes shop drawings and project docs.
• Creates basic shop drawings.
• Maintains document control so information is retrievable and understood by others.
• Aims to reduce time/costs related to potential errors of clash detection.
• Provides MEP coordination.
• Performs basic 3D modeling using BIM.
• Attends and participates in construction and other meetings as required.
• Collaborates with design and build teams to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws.

Skills

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Reading drawings

Basic drafting

Attention to detail

HVAC/Plumbing knowledge

Communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Supports construction projects through the creation, coordination, and management of shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP systems. Collaborates across teams, contributes to project efficiency and accuracy.

Position Details

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 0-2 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)

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurancePre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued,

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement :

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).