Residential Plumbing Designer / Plumbing Design & Drafting Specialist

Work Arrangement: Remote
Engagement Type: Project-based contract, with potential for ongoing assignments
Expected Workload: Approximately 4–5 residential plans per month initially

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Plumbing Designer with residential design and drafting experience to support a range of housing projects in the United States, primarily detached residential homes.

The role involves preparing detailed plumbing layouts and drawing packages based on architectural plans, project specifications, and applicable local requirements. You will work with a project team to develop designs, address coordination requirements, incorporate feedback, and deliver accurate drawings within agreed timelines.

The ideal candidate is technically proficient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a remote project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare residential plumbing layouts and detailed technical drawings.
• Interpret architectural plans, structural information, and project specifications.
• Develop editable CAD drawings and corresponding PDF drawing sets for technical review.
• Update drawings as projects progress through preliminary, intermediate, and final design stages.
• Coordinate plumbing layouts with structural, wet utility, dry utility, and other relevant disciplines.
• Identify potential design conflicts and raise technical questions when clarification is needed.
• Incorporate review comments and maintain consistency across project drawing sets.
• Follow established CAD standards, templates, and documentation procedures.
• Communicate progress, technical issues, and expected delivery dates to the project team.
• Suggest practical improvements to drafting templates and production workflows.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional experience in plumbing design and drafting for residential buildings.
• Good understanding of residential plumbing systems, piping layouts, fixture connections, and construction drawings.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and translate project requirements into detailed plumbing plans.
• Familiarity with U.S. residential construction practices and relevant plumbing codes.
• Understanding of California residential project requirements is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating drawings with other building disciplines.
• Strong CAD drafting skills and experience producing editable DWG files.
• Good attention to detail and a consistent approach to drawing quality.
• Ability to manage revisions, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work on U.S. residential projects, particularly in California.
• Experience with detached single-family homes, duplexes, or multifamily residential developments.
• Familiarity with four-unit residential developments and projects involving non-standard layouts.
• Experience using BricsCAD, AutoCAD, or other DWG-compatible drafting software.
• Familiarity with standardized drawing templates, CAD layers, and staged design reviews.

Software Requirements

Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or a comparable DWG-compatible CAD application and be able to prepare well-organized, editable drawings.

Experience with BricsCAD is an advantage. Candidates with strong AutoCAD skills should also be comfortable adapting to project-specific software and drafting standards.

Project Workflow and Deliverables

Projects will generally progress through three design stages:

• Initial Design Review: Prepare the preliminary plumbing layout and drawing package.
• Intermediate Review: Refine the design and incorporate feedback and coordination comments.
• Final Design Package: Complete the drawings for the next stage of technical review.

The project team will provide available architectural and structural information, project requirements, templates, and relevant drafting standards.

Deliverables will include editable DWG files and PDF drawing sets. Engineering review, professional approval and stamping, where required, and final client delivery will be managed by the designated reviewing team.

Workload and Availability

The initial requirement is approximately 4–5 residential plans per month, with the possibility of continued assignments based on project needs and work quality.

Some projects may have turnaround requirements of approximately two weeks from kickoff. Candidates should be able to communicat…