Plumbing Engineer or Designer

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Qualifications
We want someone who can get behind our vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities
We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals
We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters
7+ yrs experience in plumbing design or related field
Revit proficiency
Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines
Familiarity with sustainable plumbing practices and technologies
Benefits
We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends
Responsibilities
The Senior Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for working with engineering team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects
Collaborate regularly with architects and other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural; to design plumbing systems that meet project requirements and local building codes
Create detailed plumbing drawings, and specifications for the installation of water supply, drainage and sewage systems, fire protection, medical gases and specialty water systems
Perform and document plumbing calculations such as fixture units, to size water supplies and drain, waste and vent systems, storm drain sizing, medical gas sizing, domestic hot water loads, natural gas sizing
Select plumbing materials, such as pipes, fitting valves and pumps based on system, requirements, budget and compatibility with the client requirements and Architectural design
Stay up to date with local plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards
Prepare technical reports to communicate design intent and requirements to clients, contractors and regulatory authorities
Conduct project site visits and field observations to ensure plumbing installation are implemented according to the design plans and quality standards
Identify and resolve design or installation issues that may arise
Job description
Senior Plumbing Engineer - Austin

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We’re looking for more than an ‘employee’. We’re looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about engineering as we are. We want someone who can get behind our vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities. If that describes you, there’s an exciting career that awaits you here.

WHAT WE’RE AFTER…

Our progressive Engineering Teams in Austin seeks a talented Senior Plumbing Engineer. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to ensuring the built environment matches the design intent. We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals. Bottom line… we want only the best.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT….

The Senior Plumbing Engineer will be responsible for working with engineering team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects.
• Collaborate regularly with architects and other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural; to design plumbing systems that meet project requirements and local building codes.
• Create detailed plumbing drawings, and specifications for the installation of water supply, drainage and sewage systems, fire protection, medical gases and specialty water systems.
• Perform and document plumbing calculations such as fixture units, to size water supplies and drain, waste and vent systems, storm drain sizing, medical gas sizing, domestic hot water loads, natural gas sizing.
• Select plumbing materials, such as pipes, fitting valves and pumps based on system, requirements, budget and compatibility with the client requirements and Architectural design.
• Stay up to date with local plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports to communicate design intent and requirements to clients, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct project site visits and field observations to ensure plumbing installation are implemented according to the design plans and quality standards. Identify and resolve design or installation issues that may arise.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR NEW ROLE…

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering field, desired.
• 7+ yrs experience in plumbing design or related field
• CPD or CPDT, desired
• Revit proficiency
• Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems system, sizing, codes and regulations, desired.
• Knowledge of healthcare design including medical gas sizing, codes and regulations and terminology, desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with sustainable plumbing practices and technologies.

WHY US?

That’s easy. We are an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with a strong local Austin, San Antonio and Houston presence and a regional reach. We have inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that enthusiastically supports personal and career development, as well as diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.

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