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
Maintains a continued focus on keeping up with code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
Assists in the training, mentoring, and/or developmental guidance of designers and EITs
May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification.
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
Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects
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
Communicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
Holds responsibility for the overall review of the design process and design documents in terms of technical accuracy and completeness
Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect
Provides input during employee performance reviews.
Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
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
Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
Implements design requirements as related by design team
Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and works with design team to execute solutions
Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer
Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules
Requirements
system design
5 years
large projects
plan interpretation
technical degree
10 years
Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff
Five years of experience with large scope projects
Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus eight years applicable experience OR 10 years of practical design experience