Senior Plumbing Designer II

Description

• Assists in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design
• Leads the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines
• Holds responsibility for the overall review of the design process and design documents in terms of technical accuracy and completeness
• Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects
• Assists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks
• Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as a Construction Administrator as needed
• Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and works with design team to execute solutions
• Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
• May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification.
• Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
• Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
• Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
• May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group
• Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
• Provides input during employee performance reviews.
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs
• Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
• Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules
• Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer
• Implements design requirements as related by design team
• Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
• Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect

Requirements

• Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff
• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years applicable experience OR 10 years of practical design experience
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Five years of experience with large scope projects

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance