Senior VDC Piping Detailer

The Haskell Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking a qualified Pipe Detailer to convert P&IDs and design documents into fabrication-ready pipe models for water/wastewater, manufacturing, and mission-critical projects. Remote work is possible, with strong collaboration encouraged with nearby offices to reinforce team culture.

The role emphasizes BIM with Revit and AutoCAD Plant3D, along with experience in pipe detailing, shop drawings, and coordination across trades. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree in a CAD/BIM-related specialization such as Construction Management, Drafting Technology, Architecture, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in AEC industry pipe detailing.
• Proficiency with BIM (Revit and AutoCAD Plant3D) is required, along with exposure to reality capture, drone, survey and layout applications is preferred

Responsibilities

• Translate P&IDs, process schematics, and design drawings into detailed fabrication-ready pipe models.
• Coordinate pipe routing and supports with structural, equipment, and other trades.
• Interpret engineering specifications, material standards, valve schedules, and QA/QC requirements.
• Review and integrate vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and field markups.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, field superintendents, fabrication shops, and the VDC team.

Skills

P&IDs reading

BIM/VDC coordination

3D modeling

Pipe fabrication detailing

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in CAD/BIM-related specialization

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Plant3D

Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way-while making a real impact.

In this role, you will convert P&IDs, design documents, and engineering intent into highly accurate pipe fabrication drawings, assembly sheets, spool drawings, and coordinated bill of materials. This role primarily focuses on industrial projects such as water/wastewater, manufacturing and mission critical. We are open to remote team members; however, if you are located near a Haskell office, we highly encourage you to integrate with the team and our company culture.

See more about Haskell's VDC team here: AE Technology Applications and VDC Teams Drive Project Success

Job Responsibilities

• Translate P&IDs, process schematics, and design drawings into detailed fabrication-ready pipe models. Produce spool sheets, cut lists, bill of materials, and fabrication isometrics with clear labeling
• Coordinate pipe routing and supports with structural, equipment, and other trades
• Interpret engineering specifications, material standards, valve schedules, and QA/QC requirements
• Review and integrate vendor drawings, equipment submittals, and field markups
• Collaborate with Project Managers, field superintendents, fabrication shops, and the VDC team
• Maintain model accuracy through project lifecycle changes and revisions
• Support the development of internal standards, templates, and best practices for fabrication detailing
• Assist other self-perform detailing scopes as needed (steel embeds, equipment layouts, skids, etc.)
• Support other VDC service offerings as needed:
  • Visualization - Renderings, animations, 4D schedule simulations, virtual reality
  • 3D Modeling - scan-to-BIM, construction detailing for trades and self-perform
  • Coordination - BIM coordination / clash detection between design disciplines, trade subcontractors, consultants, equipment vendors; coordination overlay drawings for overhead coordination, underground utilities, concrete, etc.
  • Estimating - model-based quantity takeoff of BIM design & construction models, field progress tracking, Power BI dashboarding, etc.
  • Laser Scanning - reality capture (laser scanning) of existing conditions for design and construction teams, including deviation analysis, and 360 photo viewing solutions
  • Digital Layout - survey stake-out and as-built reporting to support self-perform, and quality control of subcontractor installations
  • Drone - aerial survey / mapping of topography, overlays, and photo/video deliverables, for design team, construction teams, and marketing needs
  • SUE - subsurface utility engineering, with GPR & EM locates, combined with hydrovac excavation to identify existing utilities
• Research and implement new innovative solutions to improve efficiencies
• Travel as required
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed

Education & Years of Experience

• Minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree in a CAD/BIM-related specialization such as Construction Management, Drafting Technology, Architecture, or Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in AEC industry pipe detailing

To thrive in this role, you'll need

• Demonstrated experience with Mechanical, Plumbing, or Process Mechanical piping design (or subcontractor detailing preferred)
• Experience with Water/Wastewater, Food & Beverage, Beer/Wine/Spirits, Data Centers/Mission Critical/Manufacturing project types
• Proficiency with BIM (Revit and AutoCAD Plant3D) is required, along with exposure to reality capture, drone, survey and layout applications is preferred
• Understanding of project workflows (schematic design, design development, construction documentation phases) and project management
• Understanding of different needs of the delivery team (architects, engineers, estimators, project managers, and field staff)
• Strong understanding of piping materials (PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, stainless, carbon steel, grooved, flanged)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, civil/site plans, and structural drawings
• Clear understanding of fabrication sequencing, field installation constraints, and as-built workflows
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with distributed teams
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and model organization
• Experience with wastewater or water treatment process piping
• Experience generating shop drawings for self-perform crews
• Familiarity with Navisworks and clash coordination
• Experience with BIM/VDC workflows, naming standards, and worksharing
• Understanding of pressure classes, valve actuation, pump connections, and equipment tie-ins
• Fabrication shop or field installation experience

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$128,000. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.