Job Description

Job Title: Senior Plumbing Designer Department: Mechanical Engineering

Reports to : Managing Director/Director

GENERAL SUMMARY The Senior Plumbing Designer reports to a Managing Director/Director and is responsible for everyday project activities, quality control and project delivery, and the design of plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial and/or retail buildings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs engineering duties in planning and designing Plumbing and Fire Protection systems in various building design projects.
• Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, system, component, or system with other team members with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.
• Assists in preparing complete project documentation including plans, specifications, due diligence reports, etc.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, officials, contractors, and other project team members.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Correct and update drawings and assist the project team and other staff members as required
• Ensures that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients.
• Delegation of work tasks and collaboration with subordinate staff, monitoring and reviewing delegated work for accuracy.
• Assists Project Managers in coordinating project designs with other disciplines, including attendance at project meetings.
• Performs specific engineering studies and design analyses and assists Project Managers in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Reviews shop drawings, record changes, and communicates directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required.
• Performs on-site inspections as required.
• Select and schedule equipment for plumbing systems, pressurized gas systems, and fire protection systems.
• Layout pressurized water, waste, vent and gas riser diagrams on drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for plumbing and fire protection installations.
• Prepare plumbing or fire protection drawings in collaboration with other designers or drafters and develop specifications.
• Coordinate designs with vendor-supplied equipment.
• Prepare equipment layouts and general arrangements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of building life safety, plumbing and fire codes including NFPA codes and standards, and ICC codes and standards.
• Strong and versatile building plumbing and fire protection design and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the project development process within the commercial and retail marketplace, including construction.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and conscientious.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience.
• Professional Certification is required.
• ASPE Membership is preferred.

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