Plumbing Designer

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 design firm in our US Northeast Buildings practice that provides Interior Design, Architecture, and Buildings Engineering services. We are seeking experienced Senior Plumbing Designer in Rochester, New York - Butler, Pennsylvania, - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, - Cleveland, Ohio, - Washington D.C., New York City, New York, - and Stamford, Connecticut Offices. As an integral member of the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) team, the Senior Plumbing Designer has the knowledge and ability to design a broad range of plumbing systems, specialized plumbing systems, and basic fire protection systems from conceptual design through construction documents.  This individual is also responsible to provide design ideas / solutions, and mentor other Designers and Interns. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the project design team from conceptual design through construction documents on the design of sanitary, vent, storm, domestic water distribution systems, purified water systems, medical gas systems, laboratory gas systems, natural gas systems, and basic fire protection systems.  Specific to the design of these systems, the ideal candidate must be able to design, size, select, schedule, and specify the plumbing and fire sprinkler system components and equipment.
• Produces plumbing and fire sprinkler design documents using Revit and other relevant design software.
• Work independently with minimal direction.
• Perform specialized designs by applying advanced skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of codes and regulatory requirements applicable to plumbing and fire sprinkler design.
• Manage deadlines and prioritize assignments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Identify complex design constraints and provide solutions.
• Comply with company design standards and policies.
• Assists in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals and RFIs.
• Performs site observations to ensure installed plumbing and fire sprinkler systems meet design intent.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrate understanding of client, project, and team requirements.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of design software and how to apply it to company procedures.
• Proficient software skills in Revit and other relevant design software.
• Understand plumbing codes and design requirements specific to the local geographic market.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.