Senior Plumbing Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Captures initial project setup and ensures the team maintains the latest model through communication with the architect.
• Creates electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software.
• Develops design approaches and concepts for assigned projects in collaboration with the project engineer.
• Implements design requirements as directed by the design team.
• Designs system layouts and sizes for assigned projects.
• Aids in studies, load calculations, and equipment selections for project design.
• Foresees and resolves design issues and conflicts, working with the design team to implement solutions.
• Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and informs all disciplines of details and schedules.
• Attends project update meetings with clients and team members.
• Coordinates with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines.
• Communicates design requirements and addresses questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases.
• Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members.
• Coordinates contract documents with construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as a Construction Administrator as needed.
• Performs collision changes in Navisworks as identified by the design team.
• Oversees the overall review of the design process and design documents for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Assists in developing man-hour budgets and accurately quantifies the effort needed to complete tasks.
• Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and external vendors to gather necessary information on drawings.
• Fosters a continuous focus on staying updated with code requirements, design software, and industry trends.
• Aids in the training, mentoring, and developmental guidance of designers and EITs.
• Might assist or supervise in data collection and field verification.
• Might collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on standardizing design practices and procedures, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and addressing current issues within the design group.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years of relevant experience OR ten years of practical design experience.
• Five years of experience with large scope projects.
• Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff.
• Ability to read and interpret plans from other disciplines (architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).

Qualifications

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran.

Skills

Strong knowledge of plumbing design principles and practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
• A 401(k) plan with matching up to the full IRS maximum.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs.