Pipe Designer, Building Information Modeling (BIM)

JOB TITLE: Pipe Designer, Building Information Modeling (BIM)
LOCATION: Lathrop, CA (based with the project; on site as the work requires)
DURATION: 3+ Months Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $45-75/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Pipe Designer to join the project s BIM and engineering team. This person models and coordinates process piping, plumbing, insulation and hangers across systems like chilled water, compressed dry air, specialty gases, process chemicals, ultrapure water and wastewater. They check shop drawings and isometrics against the model, flag clashes, and update the model with changes made in the field. This is a design and coordination role. The designer is not the engineer of record and does not stamp drawings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model and coordinate process piping, plumbing, insulation and hangers in the project BIM model.
• Check shop drawings and isometrics against the model.
• Find and flag clashes with other trades and systems.
• Update the model with field changes so it stays accurate.
• Work with the project engineering team, field engineers and the Assistant Project Manager as drawings move from 60% toward release.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pipe modeling experience in process piping or plumbing. Architectural-only modeling experience doesn t qualify.
• Able to read P&IDs, plans and spool drawings.
• Experience checking shop drawings and isometrics against a 3D model.
• Experience with clash detection and coordination.
• Eligible to work on an industrial site; must complete on-site orientation and badge access.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 3D pipe modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP, Plant 3D or similar; confirm the project s platform)
• Clash detection (e.g., Navisworks)
• P&IDs, isometrics and spool drawings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Semiconductor or high-purity process piping experience
• Experience modeling specialty gas, chemical or ultrapure water systems

BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.