Plumbing Designer

DLR Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Plumbing Designer to lead the design of plumbing systems from schematics through construction administration for a variety of building types. You will prepare detailed plumbing design calculations and drawings and coordinate with architectural, civil, electrical, and other disciplines to ensure code-compliant solutions.

We seek a candidate with 5+ years in an MEP environment, strong BIM/Revit MEP experience, and solid knowledge of building and plumbing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in an MEP firm working on commercial/public projects.
• Proven experience as a Plumbing Designer on complex projects.
• Familiar with BIM workflow (Autodesk Revit MEP).
• Familiar with building/plumbing codes and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Develop plumbing designs from concept through construction.
• Prepare plumbing design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate plumbing design requirements with architectural, civil, electrical, interior design, and other disciplines.

Skills

BIM / Revit MEP

Building codes

Communication skills

MEP experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

2-year technical degree or related experience

Tools

Autodesk Revit MEP

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. Our brand promise is the elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge is appealing you're at the right place.

The Engineering team has an opening for a Plumbing Designer.

Position Summary

As a Plumbing Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of plumbing systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of our integrated design team s , you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You would be responsible for leading and participating in the design process of plumbing building systems and preparing detailed plumbing design calculations and drawings to meet the requirements of the local codes.

In this role you’ll work in concert with a team of incredible building designers to ensure we are living out our brand promise of “Elevating the Human Experience Through Design”. We know our only way to grow is by hiring and retaining the best talent in our industry!

The successful candidate will

• Assist in developing project objectives goals and documentation policies.
• Develop Plumbing designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare plumbing design calculations and plumbing system layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate plumbing design requirements with architectural , civil , electrical , interior design , and other disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a MEP firm working on commercial/public projects.
• Proven experience as a Plumbing Designer on complex projects.
• Experience with BIM (e.g. Autodesk Revit MEP) workflow.
• Familiar with building/ plumbing codes and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill s.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) or Professional Engineering license (PE).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 2+ year technical degree from community college or relevant experience.
• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process.
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.
• Experience in the design of medical gas and vacuum systems.
• An appreciation and understanding of architectural design.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture engineering interiors planning and building optimization for new builds renovations and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration open information sharing shared risk and reward value-based decision making and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge the ME2040 and the SE2050 and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design together.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• wellness programs
• flex spending
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• employee stock ownership
• bonus opportunities

Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills.

Pay Range

$93,170 - $144,430 USD

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.