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
design experience
technical degree
10+ years
plan reading
large projects
system design
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