PLUMBING DESIGNER

FAE Consulting; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FAE Consulting seeks a Plumbing Design Engineer to provide design support across residential and commercial projects, including renovations. Under the PM, you will participate in RFI/RFP, site investigations, CAD production, and construction administration.

You will develop final construction documents, coordinate with disciplines, and support client meetings while managing multiple design stages and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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 AutoCAD and engineering modeling tools such as TRANE Software.
• Experience with REVIT is a plus.
• 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

Verbal and written communication

Client relationship management

Multi-project coordination

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Environmental Engineering or Construction Management

B.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.