Industrial Pipefitter & Pipelayer—Build & Maintain Systems

MEB General Contractors; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEB General Contractors is seeking a Pipefitter / Pipelayer to support heavy civil and industrial construction across the Mid-Atlantic. You will lay out, fabricate, install and maintain piping systems and assist with process equipment installation.

Candidates should have 2–4+ years of piping experience, familiarity with underground utilities, and a strong safety mindset. Must be able to work in teams, perform manual labor, and travel as project needs.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of verifiable experience with piping systems in industrial/heavy civil construction.
• Experience with underground utilities preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, grades and installation details.
• Experience in water/wastewater plants, shipyards, or similar facilities is a plus.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in a crew.

Responsibilities

• Select pipe type, size and materials from drawings and specs.
• Lay out piping systems and plan installation sequences.
• Cut, thread, fuse, bend and assemble pipe with hand/power tools.
• Assemble and install various piping systems (steel, copper, PVC, etc.).
• Secure piping to structures and support with brackets and hangers.
• Test, flush and chlorinate piping as required.
• Assist with installation of industrial process equipment.
• Perform minor welding as qualified; maintain tools and site.
• Assist underground utilities installation and backfill when needed.
• Follow safety procedures and coordinate with foreman.

Skills

Pipefitting

Underground utilities

Blueprint reading

Industrial environments

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual labor

Job description

MEB General Contractors is seeking a Pipefitter / Pipelayer to support heavy civil and industrial construction across the Mid-Atlantic. You will lay out, fabricate, install and maintain piping systems and assist with process equipment installation.

Candidates should have 2–4+ years of piping experience, familiarity with underground utilities, and a strong safety mindset. Must be able to work in teams, perform manual labor, and travel as project needs.