Piping Detailer & Designer
W. Soule & CompanyJoin Our Team Ready to turn complex designs into real-world solutions? Join a team where your expertise directly supports innovative mechanical piping projects from concept through fabrication. At W. Soule, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, work with industry-leading technology, and play a key role in delivering high-quality results for our customers. Job Overview The Piping Detailer/Designer is responsible for creating detailed piping models, fabrication drawings, isometric spool drawings, and material takeoffs to support fabrication and construction projects. This role partners with project managers, shop personnel, and customers to develop accurate, fabrication-ready designs while maintaining quality, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards. Experience with SpoolFab, Plant 3D, Revit, and piping systems is highly valued. Responsibilities Works within W. Soule facilities to draw piping spools using Plant 3D/Revit and Spool Fab. Import/Export data from customer files such as Revit, Point Cloud, Navisworks, and BIM. Coordinate fabrication packages with Detailing Manager. Collaborate with many disciplines at W. Soule including Project Management, Purchasing, shop/field foreman and includes customer correspondence. Extract accurate BOM from fabrication drawings. Ability to release “Fabrication ready” drawings for shop/field work. Incorporate structural details (hangers/stands/mounts) regarding pipe mounting. Confer with supervisory personnel to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. Works with Detailing Manager, Shop Foreman, and shop personnel on drawing questions. Maintain department standards for consistency and recordkeeping set in place by Detailing Supervisor. Work with Detailing Manager to assure code or standard compliance (when applicable). Work with QA/QC where applicable to ensure all traceability documentation is created and maintained properly. Tools and Technologies Proficient use of computer and smart phone. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Adobe, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient experience in Spool Fab, Navisworks, Plant 3D/Revit and ability to look at and interpret blueprints. Requirements 5+ years’ experience with strong piping knowledge, capable in understanding/implementation of piping terminology, fittings, valves, weld joints/design, and applicable codes. Ability to review, mark-up, and modify drawings from others within the department. Flexible schedule. Effectively able to manage one’s time and stay organized. Able to give full attention to detailed conversations within the work environment and ask questions as appropriate. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Communicating openly/effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Able to mediate conflict toward a common solution. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions. SolidWorks knowledge is preferred but not required. Join us in shaping innovative piping solutions that drive success across diverse projects! We value energetic professionals who are eager to develop their skills while contributing to impactful engineering endeavors. All roles are paid positions committed to fostering growth in a vibrant work environment focused on excellence in mechanical design and system integration. Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person