PLUMBING DESIGNER

FAE Consulting; Indiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FAE Consulting seeks a Plumbing Design Engineer to support residential and commercial projects, including new facilities and renovations. You will work under the Project Manager across design development, CAD production, and construction administration, coordinating with the MEP team and clients to ensure quality, feasibility, and timely delivery.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, TRANE software, and a basic understanding of REVIT is preferred; LEED accreditation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering / Environment Engineering or Construction Management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Excellent understanding of Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of basic fire protection systems.
• Strong plumbing design capability in high-end residential, commercial or related markets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design and construction.Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and engineering modeling tools such as TRANE Software.
• Experience with REVIT is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• LEED Accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing final construction documents from established concept designs or design development drawings.
• Participating in client meetings & maintaining positive client relationships.
• Preparing conceptual designs based on client’s requirements.
• Prioritizing and scheduling assignments with Project Manager to complete projects on time.
• Interfacing with other disciplines within the MEP team for coordination of project designs.
• Preparing preliminary (redline) design layouts for estimating.
• Engineering tasks include, but are not limited to compressed air system design, domestic water system design, natural and propane gas system design, storm water system design and vacuum piping design.
• Conducting site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues during the construction phase.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Engineering fundamentals

Client meetings

Project management

Communication

LEED accreditation

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering / Environment Engineering or Construction Management

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

TRANE Software

REVIT

Job description

The successful candidate should have the ability to provide plumbing design support services on a variety of residential and commercial projects including new buildings and/or renovations and additions to existing facilities. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Plumbing Design Engineer will actively participate in many phases of a project, including but not limited to: RFI/RFP preparation, site investigations, CAD production, design and contract documents, basic specifications, and the construction administration process.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Developing final construction documents from established concept designs or design development drawings.
• Participating in client meetings & maintaining positive client relationships.
• Preparing conceptual designs based on client’s requirements.
• Prioritizing and scheduling assignments with Project Manager to complete projects on time.
• Interfacing with other disciplines within the MEP team for coordination of project designs.
• Preparing preliminary (redline) design layouts for estimating.
• Engineering tasks include, but are not limited to compressed air system design, domestic water system design, natural and propane gas system design, storm water system design and vacuum piping design.
• Conducting site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues during the construction phase.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering / Environment Engineering or Construction Management. B.S. degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Excellent understanding of Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of basic fire protection systems.
• Strong plumbing design capability in high-end residential, commercial or related markets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design and construction.Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Highly proficient in the use of AutoCAD and engineering modeling tools such as TRANE Software.
• Experience with REVIT is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• LEED Accreditation is a plus.