Plumbing Designer

Barton Associates Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a highly motivated Plumbing Designer. This role involves inputting data into design software, drafting designs, and performing basic calculations. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, and REVT, along with relevant educational qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative plumbing solutions and contribute to various exciting projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing responsibilities consistently.
• Knowledge of various codes and regulations concerning plumbing design.
• Intermediate to advanced level working with relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Input data into computer programs for design projects.
• Draft designs based on lead Engineer's or Designer's inputs.
• Perform basic design calculations and layout 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.
• Duties as assigned.
• Is assigned to a project team under supervision of project’s discipline lead Engineer.
• Prepares studies, reports, opinions, and recommendations for the project lead Engineer approval.
• Make recommendations regarding basic systems.
• Performs design calculations and basic design layouts for complete 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 concerning utilities, design requirements and approvals.
• May assist lead Engineer during construction by reviewing shop drawings and site visits.
• May delegate drafting tasks to BIM technicians and supervise production.
• May coordinate discipline components and design with project team members.

Skills

Intermediate written and oral communication skills

Ability to learn and become knowledgeable in various codes and regulations

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in BIM

Proficiency in REVIT

Education

2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Accredited 4-year Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

REVIT

Microsoft Office365

Job description

Description

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

• Input of data into computer programs
• Performs basic design calculations
• 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
• Duties as assigned

In addition to the duties shared above you may also be asked to perform the following duties based on your level of 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 requirement and required approvals
• May assist lead Engineer or Construction Services Representative during construction by reviewing shop drawings, responding to informational request, 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