Plumbing Designer

Barton Associates, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer for its Pittsburgh office. Responsibilities include data input, design layouts, and research on code requirements. Candidates should have a 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or an accredited 4-year engineering degree along with proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, and REVIT. This role offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency as a BIM Technician or Designer.
• Ability to learn various codes and regulations.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in design software.

Responsibilities

• Input data into computer programs.
• Design and layout basic project elements.
• Research code requirements and draft designs.
• Perform basic fieldwork and research.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

BIM knowledge

REVIT skills

Intermediate written and oral communication

Understanding of codes and regulations

Education

2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Accredited 4-year Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

REVIT

Microsoft Office365

Job description

Overview

Barton Associates is seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer for your Pittsburgh office.

Responsibilities

• Input of data into computer programs
• Design and layout of basic project elements
• Research code requirements
• Draft designs he/she has originated or provided by lead Engineer or Designer
• Assists in preparing studies and reports
• Become familiar with discipline technical specifications
• Performs basic fieldwork, surveys, and research to document existing conditions
• Performs basic design calculations
• Performs basic design calculations and layouts as part of project documentation
• Duties as assigned

Additional Duties Based on Experience

• Is assigned to a project team and is under supervision of project’s discipline lead Engineer
• Prepares studies, reports, opinions, and recommendations for the approval of the project lead Engineer
• Make recommendations regarding basic systems
• Performs design calculations and makes basic design layouts required in the projection of a complete set of working drawings
• May assist lead Engineer in design of more complex system elements
• Researches code requirements
• Assist in the preparation of opinions of probable construction costs
• Consults with public agencies and other organizations concerning utilities, design requirements and required approvals
• May assist lead Engineer or Construction Services Representative during construction by reviewing shop drawings, responding to informational requests, preparing addendums and/or bulletins and making site visits
• May delegate drafting tasks of designs he/she has originated to discipline BIM technicians and supervise production of same
• May coordinate discipline components and design with other project team members

Requirements

• While serving as a BIM Technician, demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis, or 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology
• While serving as a Designer, demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis, or Accredited 4-year Engineering degree and has passed the EIT exam
• While serving as a lead Designer demonstrates proficiency in performing the responsibilities of this position on a consistent basis
• Ability to remain current with discipline state-of-the-art design
• Ability to learn and become knowledgeable in various codes and regulations concerning discipline
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level working with AutoCAD, BIM, REVIT, and Microsoft Office365