Senior Plumbing Designer II

About the role

At SSR, we are a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm. Our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with clients and communities. We believe in a high-performance culture that values accountability, achievement, and personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline design delivery, developing concepts and layouts, coordinating across disciplines, guiding documentation quality, and communicating with clients and contractors from kickoff through closeout.
• Mentor designers and EITs while upholding standards, schedule, and fee commitments.
• Coordinate initial project set-up and keep the team working to the current model; communicate updates with the architect and disciplines.
• Prepare electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software; hold responsibility for documentation quality.
• Develop design approaches and concepts in coordination with the Project Engineer; implement design requirements as relayed by the team.
• Perform system design layout and sizing; assist with studies, load calculations, and equipment selection to fit the project design.
• Anticipate problems and potential conflicts; propose solutions and work with the team to execute them.
• Review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules; attend client and internal update meetings.
• Lead coordination with owners, architects, and other disciplines; communicate design requirements and answer contractor/supplier questions.
• Career growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years applicable experience OR 10 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.
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline-specific engineering software (e.g., TRACE, HASS, SKM).
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and applicable codes/standards and construction terminology.
• General knowledge of engineering theories/methodologies, systems integration, and the applicable engineering discipline.
• Clear written communication, technical writing, and speech clarity; strong comprehension and ability to convey requirements.
• Interpersonal influence, mentoring mindset, and organizational skills to marshal resources and manage multiple activities at once.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making; ability to foresee issues and propose solutions proactively.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.