Plumbing Designer IV

Overview

The Plumbing Designer IV will design plumbing systems, components, or assemblies using engineering principles. They will perform technical activities on assigned projects under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Determine scope of work, code research, write project narratives, perform calculations, initiate layout of designs and prepare construction documents for plumbing and medical gas systems for specific building projects.
• Utilize Revit and/or AutoCAD to prepare Building Information Modeling (BIM) specific to each project.
• Edit plumbing system specifications for building projects.
• Attend client/owner project team design meetings, both internal and external, to ensure the proper scope of work is incorporated into the construction documents.
• Conduct site surveys to determine existing facility conditions.
• Conduct project job site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes.
• Aid Construction Administration team in preparing punch lists, project observation reports, proposal requests (PR), supplemental instructions (SI), and requests for information (RFI).
• Review project submittal documents for compliance to the scope of work for each project.
• Oversee drafting/BIM staff to ensure compliance of the scope of work into the construction documents.
• Works closely with project managers to produce design solutions from beginning concept to final construction documents, as well as support the contractors through construction.
• Develop construction drawings for contractors to bid and construct plumbing systems.
• Design plumbing systems that meet all local and international codes for the project location and type.
• Design plumbing systems in compliance with industry standards including but not limited to: IPC 2021, NFPA 99, State Fuel Gas Code, State Plumbing code, State Healthcare Regulations, FacilityGuidelines Institute, and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers.
• Interface with owners and architects to find unique solutions.
• Works closely with creative team to ensure successful execution of goals of all assigned projects.
• Works closely with project managers to create unique high-level concepts and designs for all assigned projects.
• Delivers concepts and designs according to strict project deadlines.
• Contributes to all areas of the creative process and department.
• Influences stylistic direction for projects.
• Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
• Handles the most complex issues.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

Qualifications

• Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
• 2-year Technical Degree or Associates Degree in Engineering or related industry experience
• 6+ years of experience as a Plumbing Designer
• Design experience with healthcare, higher education or Central plant projects
• Certified in Plumbing Design Certification through American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel, BlueBeam
• Ability to interpret building codes
• Ability to read and understand disciplines other than plumbing (i.e. architectural, electrical, mechanical and fire protection)
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Possesses expert knowledge of the subject matter
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• N/A

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
• Climbing stairs.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
• Noisy environment.
• Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects from 20-100 pounds.

Pay Range

USD $79,542.00 - USD $106,173.00 /Yr.