MEP BIM Detailer & Shop Drawings

Southland Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries, a leading MEP company, is seeking a CAD/BIM professional in Houston to support construction projects through shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP coordination. You will collaborate across teams to enhance project efficiency and accuracy, and you will create and manage detailed drawings for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems.

The role requires reading construction documents, strong communication, and the ability to write and proofread content.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with 2 years related experience or trade apprenticeship completion.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
• Good understanding of craft and construction documents.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents.
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and installation methods.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate projects.
• Knowledge of Navisworks, Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Supports construction projects including receiving, logging, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFIs and other documentation.
• Creates shop drawings for mechanical systems in construction projects.
• Creates equipment, room layout and detail drawings.
• Maintains a protocol of documents for easy retrieval and understanding.
• Contributes to reduced time and costs by preventing clashes.
• Provides MEP coordination.
• Performs 3D BIM modeling.
• Attends and participates in construction meetings as required.
• Collaborates with design and build team to minimize design-related errors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coordination of projects

Education

High School or GED with 2 years related experience or trade apprenticeship

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Southland Industries, a leading MEP company, is seeking a CAD/BIM professional in Houston to support construction projects through shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP coordination. You will collaborate across teams to enhance project efficiency and accuracy, and you will create and manage detailed drawings for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal systems.

The role requires reading construction documents, strong communication, and the ability to write and proofread content.