VDC Specialist Mechanical Hydronic Trade

About Ferguson

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction, and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. With 34,000 suppliers and over one million customers, they provide local expertise, value-added solutions, and an extensive portfolio of products, making complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

About the Role: VDC Specialist Mechanical Hydronic Trade

Ferguson is seeking an experienced Virtual Design & Construction Specialist with a specialization in Mechanical Piping. This remote role supports the Commercial Virtual Design & Construction team, focusing on translating engineer-provided contract documents into coordinated, constructible, and fabrication-ready piping models and deliverables for commercial and industrial projects.

This position is approved for remote work within the United States or a hybrid arrangement for associates within commuting distance of a Ferguson location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop LOD 400 mechanical piping models for hydronic, CHW, HW, condenser water, steam, refrigerant, and specialty piping systems.
• Collaborate with onsite project/customer engineers, architects, or owners on project adjustments from conception to completion.
• Implement 3D project designs from pre-construction specifications in partnership with Construction Engineers, Architects, or General Contractors.
• Analyze specifications and layouts to fulfill customer design initiatives, applying knowledge of piping materials, joint types, slope, and insulation standards for constructability.
• Independently decide pipe routing to avoid clashes, leveraging trade experience and certifications in virtual construction meetings.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client and stakeholder needs.
• Communicate internally, with vendors, and clients to provide 360 feedback for business process improvements.
• Apply critical thinking to review design data in various formats for accuracy and constructability.
• Understand internal and external needs for information and deliverables.
• Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trade experience (Plumbing, General Contractor, journeyman, apprenticeship) or a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on building mechanical systems.
• Proven knowledge of Construction (pre & post) practices for Mechanical and Hydronic Piping Systems.
• Demonstrated experience producing fabrication-level piping models using Revit.
• Working knowledge of Building Codes for Mechanical Systems.
• Ability to interpret critical building and drawing specification data for independent decision-making in virtual design.
• Proficiency in computer-aided software such as Revit, Glue, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with point-layout workflows (Trimble or equivalent).
• Experience generating shop drawings, spool sheets, and hanger layouts.

Benefits and Compensation

Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities. This role is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan.

The estimated monthly pay range is $4,799.70 - $7,791.30. Actual pay may vary based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Key skills/competency

• VDC Specialist
• Mechanical Piping
• Hydronic Systems
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Fabrication Modeling
• Shop Drawings
• Building Codes
• Project Coordination