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Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. ยท 15 hours ago

VDC Drafter

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring skilled VDC Drafter! The VDC Drafter is responsible for producing accurate BIM models and construction and shop drawings for mechanical and plumbing systems, managing tasks from start to finish, and ensuring quality coordination across trades.

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Responsibilities

Build and maintain Revit BIM models for mechanical and plumbing systems based on contract documents, specifications, submittals, and internal standards
Produce shop drawings, spool sheets, layout drawings, and fabrication or installation details suitable for in-house shop and field use
Develop and revise drawings for RFIs, ASIs, bulletins, and change orders, and incorporate coordination updates as the project evolves
Create and manage families, parameters, view templates, sheets, legends, and annotation standards as needed to keep deliverables clean and consistent
Support model coordination using Navisworks (or similar) for clash detection and constructability review
Identify conflicts early and resolve them through model adjustments or clear coordination notes, escalating only when necessary
Maintain coordination quality across trades by aligning modeling to agreed elevation strategies, access clearances, and install sequencing
Provide dimensioned layouts, penetration and sleeve coordination drawings, and install-ready details to support field execution
Create prefab or spool packages that are cut-ready and organized for shop fabrication workflows
Incorporate field feedback into drawings and keep models aligned with real installation conditions
Keep models and sheets organized using company file structures and naming
Maintain revision tracking and ensure drawing packages are complete prior to issue
Coordinate and draft to project specifications and internal standards (systems ,callouts ,and typical details), where applicable
Communicate with the Construction Operations teams on project updates
Manage assigned scope independently: plan workload, flag missing information early, and deliver on schedule
Coordinate directly with the VDC Manager, Project Managers, detailers ,and shop leadership to confirm priorities and constructability needs
Provide clear markups ,screenshots, and concise notes for internal reviews and coordination items

Qualification

RevitBIM ModelingNavisworksAutoCADBluebeamFabrication-driven modelingConstruction document interpretationOrganization skillsCommunication skillsIndependent work

Required

Highschool diploma or general education degree(GED) is required
2+ years in BIM/VDC drafting for a mechanical or plumbing contractor (or equivalent experience)
Experience with Navisworks (clash detection and coordination)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (as-builts and details, if required)
Working knowledge of Bluebeam (markups and coordination review)
Familiarity with Autodesk/BIM360 (document control and model sharing)
Experience with fabrication-driven modeling (spooling, prefab packages, and shop workflows)
Strong working knowledge of Revit (mechanical and plumbing preferred)
Ability to read and interpret construction documents (plans, sections, schedules, and details)
Ability to produce buildable, install-ready drawings (not just models)
Comfortable working independently, prioritizing tasks, and owning deadlines
Strong organization skills for models, sheets, revisions, and exports

Preferred

A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or other engineering fields is preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
Additional Life Insurance
Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Accident
Cancer
Hospital
401 K
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Referral Program

Company

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

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Founded in 1992, Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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shelly morgan
co-founder
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David Yates
Chief Financial Officer
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