JOB DETAILS
Pre-Engineered Building (PEMB) Detailer
CompanyWhirlwind Steel Buildings Inc
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 30, 2026
About The Company
Whirlwind Steel is a manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings and metal building components for the agricultural, commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, residential, and self-storage markets.
Originally founded as a power fan and louver company in 1955, Whirlwind has become one of the largest metal building manufacturers in the industry and currently operates two manufacturing facilities in Texas and Georgia, with a combined size of over 500,000 square feet.
About the Role
Description
We are looking for a skilled Pre-Engineered Building (PEMB) Detailer to support our engineering and production teams. In this role, you will develop detailed construction drawings and layouts for metal building systems, ensuring designs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with project requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Create Technical Drawings: Develop detailed plans for framing systems, including roof and wall layouts, sections, and connection points
- Design Software Use: Produce and refine drawings using AutoCAD and metal building design software
- Interpret Project Specs: Review structural and architectural inputs to ensure alignment with engineering standards and building codes
- Cross-Team Coordination: Partner with engineering, project management, and production teams to resolve design challenges
- Ensure Drawing Quality: Verify accuracy and completeness of all documentation to support efficient fabrication and installation
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant Experience: 2+ years working with metal building systems or structural drafting
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with metal building software preferred
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with framing systems, panels, and structural components used in metal buildings
- Attention to Detail: Ability to identify inconsistencies and maintain high-quality drawing standards
- Communication Skills: Comfortable collaborating across technical and non-technical teams
Why Join Us
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive pay structure along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.
Key Skills
AutoCADMetal Building Design SoftwareStructural DraftingFraming SystemsRoof LayoutsWall LayoutsConnection PointsProject SpecificationsBuilding CodesFabricationInstallation
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTradesManufacturing
Benefits
Medical Coverage401(k)Profit SharingPaid Time Off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves developing detailed construction drawings and layouts for metal building systems, ensuring designs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with project requirements. This includes creating technical drawings for framing systems, sections, and connection points using specified design software.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
398
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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