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 communicate their availability, provide realistic delivery estimates, and work toward agreed milestones.

Compensation

Compensation will be discussed based on relevant experience, project complexity, and the proposed pricing structure. A per-plan fee is preferred, with the scope of design, drafting, and routine coordination clearly defined.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit

- An updated resume outlining relevant design and drafting experience.
- A brief overview of experience with U.S. residential projects, particularly California projects, if applicable.
- Details of CAD software proficiency.
- Relevant plumbing drawing samples or a portfolio, where available and permitted to share.
- Current availability and typical turnaround time for a residential plumbing plan.
- A proposed per-plan fee, preferably inclusive of design, drafting, and routine coordination.

Please do not submit confidential or proprietary project drawings without the necessary authorization. Pay: ₹250.00 - ₹450.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits





- Adaptable schedule

Application Question(s):
- How many years of professional experience do you have in plumbing design and drafting for residential projects?
- Have you worked on residential plumbing projects based on U.S. building codes or standards, particularly for California projects?
- Which types of residential projects have you worked on? (Select all that apply.)

Detached single-family homes Duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes

Multifamily residential developments

Custom or complex residential layouts

Indian residential projects only

Other (please specify)

- How familiar are you with U.S. plumbing codes and California-specific residential requirements, including applicable Title 24 provisions?

I have independently applied these requirements on projects. I have worked on U.S. projects with guidance from a senior designer or engineer.

I have general knowledge but no direct project experience.

I have no prior exposure.

- Which software tools have you used professionally for plumbing design and drafting? (Select all that apply.)

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Revit

Other DWG-compatible CAD software

Other (please specify)

- Have you independently developed complete residential plumbing drawing packages from architectural plans through design and drafting?

Yes, including plumbing layouts, coordination, and construction-ready drawings. Yes, primarily handling design or drafting, with support from others.

I have mainly drafted drawings based on designs provided by others.

No prior experience preparing complete plumbing drawing packages.

- Are you comfortable coordinating remotely with a U.S.-based project team, incorporating review comments, and working through 60%, 90%, and 100% design submissions?

Yes, I have experience with this workflow. Yes, but I have limited experience with U.S.-based teams.

I have experience with revisions but limited multidisciplinary coordination.

No prior experience.

- How many hours per week can you consistently commit to this engagement, and are you available to accommodate occasional U.S. business-hour meetings?

Less than 10 hours per week 10–15 hours per week

15–25 hours per week

25–35 hours per week

35+ hours per week

- Please briefly describe your experience working on U.S. residential plumbing projects, particularly projects based in California. If you have not worked on U.S. projects, please indicate your experience with residential plumbing design in other markets
- Can you share a portfolio or sample plumbing drawings you have prepared, subject to confidentiality restrictions? If available, please upload a drive relevant samples.
- What is your proposed fee per complete residential plumbing plan in INR? Please clarify whether the fee includes plumbing design, drafting, normal project coordination, and revisions across the 60%, 90%, and 100% submission stages.

Work Location: Remote

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