Virtual 3D Piping Designer – VDC Expert

Socket.dev; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary

401K & ESPP

Health Coverage

Educational Assistance

Flexible Time Off

Wellness Programs

Mental Health Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee-Owner Perks

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Virtual Construction Pipe Designer II to independently develop complex 3D piping models and fabrication drawings, supporting construction execution. This role collaborates with VDC Coordinators, project management, engineering, and field teams to improve constructability and fabrication readiness.

You will contribute to VDC workflows, mentor Level 1 designers, produce detailed models and submittal packages, and ensure models align with company standards and

Qualifications

• 4-8 years in piping design, fabrication detailing, or VDC.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and vendor docs.
• Experience producing fabrication-level drawings for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D piping models from drawings and vendor data.
• Improve VDC modeling standards and workflows.
• Coordinate with VDC Coordinators to implement clash resolutions.
• Ensure models reflect constructability and installation sequencing.
• Identify opportunities to improve modeling efficiency via templates/workflows.
• Produce fabrication, spool, and installation drawings and submittals.
• Mentor Level 1 Pipe Designers and review their work.
• Review drawings/models for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support field operations by incorporating RFIs and revisions into models.
• Assist in constructability reviews and project execution improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to procurement planning.

Skills

Piping design

VDC collaboration

Clash resolution

3D modeling

AutoCAD/Plant 3D/Revit

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking a Virtual Construction Pipe Designer II to independently develop complex 3D piping models and fabrication drawings, supporting construction execution. This role collaborates with VDC Coordinators, project management, engineering, and field teams to improve constructability and fabrication readiness.

You will contribute to VDC workflows, mentor Level 1 designers, produce detailed models and submittal packages, and ensure models align with company standards and