Virtual Const Pipe Designer II

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

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

The Virtual Construction Pipe Designer II is responsible for independently developing complex 3D piping models and producing detailed fabrication, installation, and submittal drawings that support construction execution. This role plays an active part in the project's overall Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) process by collaborating with VDC Coordinators, project management, engineering, and field teams to improve constructability, model quality, and fabrication readiness. In addition to delivering high-quality modeling and detailing, the Pipe Designer II serves as a technical resource, contributes to continuous improvement of VDC workflows and standards, and helps ensure digital deliverables support efficient project execution from design through installation.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in developing and improving VDC modeling standards, detailing practices, and workflows.
• 2. Coordinate directly with VDC Coordinators to implement clash resolution decisions and maintain coordinated project models.
• 3. Ensure fabrication models accurately reflect constructability, installation sequencing, and project requirements.
• 4. Identify opportunities to improve modeling efficiency through automation, templates, and standardized workflows.
• 5. Independently develop detailed 3D piping models from engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor information.
• 6. Interpret complex engineering documents and resolve modeling challenges with minimal supervision.
• 7. Participate in constructability reviews and collaborate with project management, engineering, and field personnel to improve project execution.
• 8. Perform advanced material quantity reporting and support procurement and fabrication planning.
• 9. Produce fabrication drawings, spool drawings, installation drawings, and comprehensive submittal packages suitable for field and shop use.
• 10. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Level 1 Pipe Designers.
• 11. Review fabrication drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
• 12. Support field operations by incorporating RFls, design revisions, and as-built information into project models.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 1. 4-8 years of experience in piping design, fabrication detailing, or VDC.
• 2. Ability to interpret engineering specifications, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.
• 3. Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Plant 3D, Revit, and Autocad or similar software.
• 4. Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5. Experience producing fabrication-level drawings for industrial or water infrastructure projects.
• 6. Strong understanding of construction methods, fabrication practices, and piping systems.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• 1. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• 2. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• 3. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 4. Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/workday.
• 5. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
• 6. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• 7. Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.