Detailer III- Electrical

Southland Industries, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

cap) and immediate vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced Detailer to support mechanical, electrical, and plumbing project workflows. The role involves creating and coordinating shop drawings, BIM models, and detailed layouts for major construction projects.

The candidate will collaborate across teams, lead junior detailers, and help ensure accurate, timely model development and deliverables while contributing to budget awareness and project efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with related field experience or trade apprenticeship.
• Experience coordinating shop drawings and BIM for HVAC, plumbing, piping and sheet metal trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects by receiving, logging, expediting and distributing shop drawings and RFIs.
• Create advanced shop drawings for mechanical systems in major projects.
• Develop equipment/room layout and detail drawings.
• Maintain document protocols for easy retrieval and understanding.
• Lead final trade coordination and sign-off with the General Contractor when needed.
• Provide MEP coordination and advanced 3D BIM modeling.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Content writing/editing

Coordination of projects

Mentoring juniorDetailers

Attention to craft details

Education

High School or GED plus 4 years related experience or trade apprentice + 2 years field experience

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

• Provides advanced support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFI’s and other construction project documentation.
• Creates advanced shop drawings for mechanical systems in major construction projects.
• Creates equipment, room layout and detail 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 advanced 3D modeling using BIM.
• Participates in construction and other meetings as required, collaborates with project team to ensure a successful product.
• Serves as lead to less experienced team members and delegates work as needed.
• Assists with design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables.
• Assists with budget and cost accountability.
• May lead the final trade coordination and sign-off process in conjunction with the General Contractor.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 4 years of related experience or trade apprentice program completion and 2 years of related field experience
• Field Foreman/General Foreman preferred
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
• Solid understanding of craft
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to train less experienced Detailers
• Working knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)

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 insurance
• Pre-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, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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 establishedafter 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).