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Current Positions Available (1) 

Plumbing and Piping Detailer

Job Summary: The Plumbing & Piping Detailer produces working drawings for coordination and fabrication that will be used in the field for installation and presented to the contractor as final as-built drawings for sign-off.  The detailer must be able to adapt to changes from engineers and architects and stay up to date with the most current changes on the project, must be able to fully coordinate with all architectural, structural elements and other trades.  The Detailer must be able to foresee what might be needed on projects where drawings are incomplete, such as, pre-construction and design assist projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Produces fully coordinated shop drawings that are accurate, dimensioned, and clearly understood by field personnel and shop foreman
2. Produces spooled drawings for pre-fabrication process as directed
3. Plots shop drawings that meet the standard of the department
4. Follows all CAD standards set forth by Department Manager
5. Provides necessary documents to Project Managers and Estimators relating to contract changes, equipment buyouts and change orders as requested
6. Assists Project Managers with fixtures and equipment as required for contracts, as requested
7. Participates in the review of customer or contractual documentation, including but not limited to proposals, to identify and ensure fulfillment of requirements, as requested
8. Provides support of customers’ quality concerns to facilitate responsiveness
9. Actively participates on projects with Job Supervisors, Foreman, and Project Managers
10. Attends department progress meetings and kickoff meeting
11. Attends coordination meetings with general contractor in a professional manner representing Peterson’s code of excellence
12. Reviews & checks contract documents for accuracy
13. Writes Request for Information (RFIs) and document on shop drawings per detailing department standards
14. Participates in design assist and pre-construction projects and employs best practices as it relates to cost and efficiency, while making sure all required building codes are followed in the interest of the company
15. Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma (or equivalent)
2. Five or more years’ experience designing plumbing and piping systems
3. Ability to size and or design portions of a plumbing/mechanical systems, as needed
4. Ability to find job specific information related to architectural features, structural elements, specifications, submittal information, fixture cut sheets, and current construction standards
5. Working knowledge of design line and operational procedures necessary to implement the process department wide 
6. Clear understanding and working knowledge of contract documents produced by design team
7. Professional appearance and demeanor
8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
9. Ability to meet deadlines based on job schedule
10. Ability to change as more efficient methods developed within the division
11. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office suite
12. Basic to intermediate skills with Blue Beam software
13. Full working knowledge of AutoDesk Fabrication and Navis Works
14. Possesses full working knowledge of all codes pertaining to specific mechanical discipline being detailed

Preferred Job Qualifications:

1.  Intermediate to advance knowledge of AutoDesk Fabrication database management and Revit
2. Hands-on installation experience within commercial, government, institutional, or industrial projects in plumbing and piping
3. MEP Database knowledge and understanding
4. Associate degree in related field or five-year apprenticeship in trade
5. Self-starter, self-motivated with ability to take lead in coordinating with other disciplines
6. Capable of working as a team as well as on an individual basis

ADA Specifications:

Position requires sitting for prolonged periods and occasional standing and walking. Manual dexterity required for computer work.  There is occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.  Office work environment with a moderate noise level.  Reasonable accommodations will be made available.

Send resume to:  recruiting@petersonmechanical.com.

Highlight of Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package:

Group Medical Insurance

• The company pays 80% of monthly bronze premium per respective plan
• Choose from several Blue Shield, Western Health Advantage, or Kaiser plans

Group Dental Insurance

• Company pays 100% of employee monthly premium
• Current carrier is Cypress Dental

Dependent Insurance

• Employees may add dependents to group plan coverage
• Company pays 60% of monthly bronze premium per respective plan

Long Term Disability

• Company pays 100% of premium
• Supplements the State Disability Plan
• Salary continuance at 60% up to $5,000 per month

401K

• Company match: 100% of employee’s contribution up to 3% of compensation plus 50% match on contributions
  from 3% to 5% of compensation (excludes bonuses)
• Match is made annually on a one-time basis
• Choice of Mass Mutual self-directed investment options; includes a fixed investment option with a 3% guarantee
• Match is made annually on a one-time basis, no later than June 15th of the following year

Profit-Sharing

• Discretionary contribution to 401K plan of up to 7% of employee compensation (excludes bonuses)
• Match is made annually on a one-time basis, no later than June 15th of the following year

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can choose Critical Care Insurance, Hospital Coverage, Cancer and Accident Insurance, Whole or Term Life. A Long Term Care rider is available. Vision insurance is offered through VSP.

Employee Assistance Program

• Referral-based benefit for situations such as legal, financial, and substance abuse assistance.

PTO (Personal Time Off)

• 10 to 18 days per year based on years of service

Paid Holidays

• 10 paid holidays per calendar year