Plumbing Designer

Career-Collective; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Career-Collective in Houston is seeking a Plumbing Designer to collaborate with the engineering team on studies and construction documents for projects of various scales. You will design plumbing systems, prepare detailed drawings and specifications, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

The role requires 4–7 years of plumbing design experience, proficiency in Revit, and knowledge of healthcare and education design. Strong communication and an ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4–7 years of plumbing design experience.
• CPD or CPDT credentials are desired.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems sizing, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of healthcare and education design.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven work.
• Familiarity with sustainable plumbing practices and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and engineering disciplines to design plumbing systems.
• Create detailed plumbing drawings and specifications for water supply, drainage and fire protection.
• Perform plumbing calculations for sizing water, drainage, storm and medical gas systems.
• Select piping, valves and pumps based on system requirements and budget.
• Stay current with local plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports communicating design intent to clients and authorities.
• Conduct site visits to ensure installations meet plans and quality standards.

Skills

Revit

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering field

Job description

Overview

The Plumbing Designer will be responsible for working with engineering team members and coordinating consultant responsibilities of studies, design, or construction documents of various scale projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 installations are implemented according to the design plans and quality standards. Identify and resolve design or installation issues that may arise.

What you need to bring to the table

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering field, desired.
• 4-7 years of plumbing design or related field
• CPD or CPDT, desired.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems system, sizing, codes and regulations, desired.
• Knowledge of healthcare and education design, 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.