Plumbing Designer
About the role
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Job Summary The Plumbing Designer will provide plumbing design services to support production of construction drawings and specifications for our clients. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as healthcare, Federal, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects.
Responsibilities
- Design plumbing systems including medical/laboratory piping and gases.
- Develop systems design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings.
- Prepare detailed design documents.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines.
- Work on site surveys to determine and document existing conditions.
- Provide support for construction administration services.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing design including waste and vent systems, supply systems, roof drain calculations and design, equipment and fixture selection, Shop drawing review, assessment of existing systems and facilities, and field observation and reporting.
- Familiarity with the International Plumbing Code and NFPA 13.
- LEED certification/experience is a plus; CPD is preferred.
- Experience with laboratories/medical facilities design is preferred