Piping BIM Designer

Accelera; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Performance bonuses

Professional software training

Job summary

Accelera, a Kansas City area mechanical and plumbing design-build firm, seeks a Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer to create precise 3D models in Revit MEP and ensure seamless integration with other trades. You will support fabrication shop and field teams with detailed spool drawings and models.

In this on-site role, you will perform clash detection with Navisworks and collaborate with engineers, field crews, and project managers to maintain constructability, meet schedules, and document progress

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher education focused on CADD, design, or drafting.
• At least 3 years of professional experience modeling or detailing piping and plumbing systems for mechanical or plumbing contractors.
• Advanced technical skills in AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit MEP.
• Solid grasp of piping and plumbing routing principles, with the ability to interpret complex engineering specifications and drawings.
• Commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy and meeting deadlines to support the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain precise 3D plumbing and piping models in Revit MEP, incorporating all necessary valves, equipment, and supports to ensure project standards are met.
• Utilize Navisworks to perform clash detection, helping to resolve interdisciplinary conflicts and ensure a smoother construction process for the entire project team.
• Generate detailed installation layouts, shop drawings, and spool sheets to provide clear guidance for fabrication and field installation teams.
• Collaborate with field crews, engineers, and project managers to ensure models reflect constructability and project timelines, while updating designs based on RFIs.
• Oversee model versioning, data exchange, and file management within BIM 360 or similar systems to maintain accurate project documentation until completion.

Skills

Piping detailing

3D modeling

Clash detection

Fabrication spool sheets

Constructability reviews

Education

Associate degree or higher in CADD/design/drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit MEP

CADmep

BIM 360

Job description

A Kansas City-based mechanical and plumbing design-build firm is currently looking for a Piping/Plumbing BIM Designer to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating precise 3D models of piping and plumbing systems using Revit MEP, while ensuring seamless integration with other trade designs. Because our fabrication shop and field personnel rely on your spool drawings and models for daily operations, maintaining high standards for precision and timely output is essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual compensation ranging from $75,000 to $110,000, determined by your software expertise and professional background.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage paid by the employer.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Opportunities for performance bonuses and professional growth, including specialized software training.
• Standard full-time schedule, Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
• Engagement in diverse commercial and industrial design-build projects throughout the local area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain precise 3D plumbing and piping models in Revit MEP, incorporating all necessary valves, equipment, and supports to ensure project standards are met.
• Utilize Navisworks to perform clash detection, helping to resolve interdisciplinary conflicts and ensure a smoother construction process for the entire project team.
• Generate detailed installation layouts, shop drawings, and spool sheets to provide clear guidance for fabrication and field installation teams.
• Collaborate with field crews, engineers, and project managers to ensure models reflect constructability and project timelines, while updating designs based on RFIs.
• Oversee model versioning, data exchange, and file management within BIM 360 or similar systems to maintain accurate project documentation until completion.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher education focused on CADD, design, or drafting.
• At least 3 years of professional experience modeling or detailing piping and plumbing systems for mechanical or plumbing contractors.
• Advanced technical skills in AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit MEP.
• Solid grasp of piping and plumbing routing principles, with the ability to interpret complex engineering specifications and drawings.
• Commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy and meeting deadlines to support the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in piping detailing within the industrial or commercial construction sectors.
• Proven experience working with common data environments like Autodesk Construction Cloud or BIM 360.
• Background in detailing for prefabrication, including the use of spool sheets and AutoCAD Fabrication (CADmep).
• Practical field experience working as a pipefitter or plumber.
• Strong working knowledge regarding industrial process piping and relevant plumbing codes.

Physical and Operational Requirements

• This position is based in an office setting, requiring long periods of computer work and sitting.
• Occasional site visits are required for field verification, which involves walking, climbing ladders or stairs, and the use of standard PPE.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Role is full-time on-site with the expectation of occasional overtime to satisfy project milestones.
• Travel is limited to local jobsites within the region, with no requirement for overnight stays.