Lead Plumbing Designer

Job Title: Plumbing Designer

Job Description

We are a commercial plumbing contractor seeking a Plumbing CAD/BIM Designer to serve as the primary designer for all design-build plumbing projects. This role is responsible for producing accurate and constructible plumbing drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. The position supports estimating with quantity takeoffs and maintains a well-organized and consistent drawing system across all projects. This is a production-focused role and all engineering reviews and stamping are handled externally.

Responsibilities

• Produce plumbing drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, incorporating BIM modeling.
• Develop permit sets, coordination models, riser diagrams, details, and shop-level documents.
• Translate design intent, field input, and redlines into constructible documents.
• Coordinate models with architectural, structural, and MEP backgrounds.
• Support clash detection and coordination as required.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from CAD and BIM models.
• Assist estimating with system counts, scope validation, and constructability input.
• Identify conflicts, scope gaps, or value engineering opportunities early.
• Manage organization of all project drawings and models.
• Maintain consistent file structure, naming conventions, and revision control.
• Ensure current drawings are clearly identified and archived properly.
• Help establish and maintain internal CAD/BIM standards.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working proficiency in Revit MEP/BIM modeling.
• Experience working with or for plumbing contractors, with a preference for design-build projects.
• Solid understanding of plumbing systems and constructability.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple active projects.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of drawing production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing design, commercial design, and mechanical design.
• Qualification in plumbing design or related field.

Work Environment

Onsite in Fort Worth, Texas.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haltom City, TX.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Haltom City,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

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Salary : $40 - $45